Chalky white optic disc on fundus examination is seen in all except-
Correct Answer: Post papilledema optic neuritis
Description: Chalky white disc is seen in primary optic atrophy. Trauma to optic nerve, Tabes dorsalis (syphilis), and Leber's hereditary neuritis can cause primary optic atrophy.
In post papilledematous (Secondary) optic atrophy the disc is pale or dirty/ grey disc.
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