what is morning glory syndrome
NIH Rare Diseases: 50 morning glory syndrome (mgs) is a birth (congenital) defect of the nerve of the eye (optic nerve) that resembles a flower known as morning glory. it is characterized by an enlarged, funnel-shaped cavity of the optic disc, the point in the eye where the optic nerve fibers leave the retina. the disc is enlarged and has a white center (giving the appearance of a white pupil).