Primitive is related to the word prime, and the root of both words is primus, which is Latin for first. Since the phrase primitive man refers to the world's first people, you might think that the word primate has something to do with the similarity between early humans and monkeys, but it doesn't.
Common symptoms reported by people with Optic Disc Drusen. Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, insomnia, fatigue, and pain) regardless of condition. Treatments taken by people with Optic Disc Drusen.
Optic disc drusen are abnormal deposits of protein-like material in the optic disc â the front part of the optic nerve. We do not know the exact cause of optic disc drusen but they are thought to come from abnormal flow of material in optic nerve cells.ptic Disc Drusen, Page 3 optic nerve from increased intracranial pressure. This prompts referral to a neurologist, neuro-surgeon, or even the emergency room. Diagnosis Optic disc drusen either can be buried within the substance of the optic nerve head or located superficially on the surface of the optic nerve head.