Causes and Risk Factors

What is Pale Disc (Optic Disc Pallor) ? A pale disc refers to an abnormal whitening of the optic disc, the place where the optic nerve enters the eye. Normally, a healthy optic disc appears pinkish-yellow due to good blood supply. When the disc becomes pale, it indicates damage or loss of optic nerve fibers. ----- ⭐ Causes of Pale Disc A pale optic disc usually develops due to optic neuropathy. Common causes include: ✨1. Optic Neuritis Inflammation of the optic nerve, often painful and associate