Idiopathic intracranial hypertension (IIH) is a growing problem associated with headaches but most importantly to ophthalmologists vision loss. For patients with mild to moderate vision loss, medical management is typically sufficient for control of symptoms and resolution of papilledema. However, in patients with severe or progressive visual loss despite medical management, surgical intervention may be required.
Date
2023-03
References
1. Anzeljc AJ, Frias P, Hayek BR, Canter Weiner N, Wojno TH, Kim HJ. A 15-year review of secondary and tertiary optic nerve sheath fenestration for idiopathic intracranial hypertension. Orbit. 2018; 37(4):266-272. 2. Corbett JJ, Nerad JA, Tse DT, Anderson RL. Results of optic nerve sheath fenestration for pseudotumor cerebri. 3. The lateral orbitotomy approach. Arch Ophthalmol.1988;106(10):1391-1397. 4. Galbraith JE, Sullivan JH. Decompression of the perioptic meninges for relief of papilledema. Am J Ophthalmol. 1973;76(5):687-692. 5. Hayreh SS. Pathogenesis of oedema of the optic disc (papilloedema). A preliminary report. Br J Ophthalmol 1964;48:522-43.
Language
eng
Format
video/mp4
Type
Image/MovingImage
Source
2023 North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society Annual Meeting
