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Differentiating true disc edema from pseudo disc edema: Utility of Multimodal imaging
Papilledema is a term used to define optic disc edema. However, it is specifically used for non-inflammatory, often bilateral, passive edema of the optic nerve head secondary to raised intracranial tension. The cause for raised intracranial pressure can be space-occupying lesions, meningitis, or idiopathic intracranial hypertension. The disc swelling results due to axoplasmic stasis and intracellu...Read More
Dos and Donts of Intraocular Foreign Bodies
Penetrating ocular trauma with retained intraocular foreign body (IOFB) is a relatively common cause of avoidable blindness. IOFB is associated with 18%-41% of penetrating ocular injuries (1) Most of these injuries are workplace related (2). Young working age males are affected by a large majority (1). These patients need thorough evaluation and treatment on a priority basis to reduce visual morbi...Read More