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The cause of morning glory syndrome is unknown. It may be a form of optic disc coloboma. The retinal detachment is thought to result from a retinal tear within the excavation, providing an abnormal communication between the subretinal space and either the vitreous cavity or the subarachnoid space surrounding the optic nerve.
Symptoms
Poor vision in the affected eye.
Signs
Most cases are unilateral. Visual acuity in the affected eye usually ranges between 20/100 (6/30) and hand movements. There may be an associated strabismus and/or myopia.
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