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While glaucomatous ON is characterized by specific structural changes in the optic nerve head and retinal layers, non-glaucomatous neuropathies can be caused by a\u00a0wide range of other causes, including inflammatory, ischemic or compressive processes. OCT allows visualization of the fine anatomical details of the optic nerve head and retina, providing valuable information for differential diagnosis. The importance lies in the physician\u2019s\u00a0ability to correctly interpret these images and integrate them into the patient\u2019s\u00a0overall clinical picture. 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