Visual impairment due to intracranial pressure
Visual Impairment due to Intracranial Pressure
Visual Impairment due to Intracranial Pressure (pronunciation: /ˈvɪʒʊəl ɪmˈpeərmənt djuː tuː ˌɪntrəˈkreɪniəl ˈprɛʃər/) is a medical condition where an increase in the pressure within the skull (Intracranial pressure) leads to problems with vision (Visual impairment).
Etymology
The term is derived from the Latin words 'visus' meaning 'sight', 'imparare' meaning 'to damage', 'intra' meaning 'within', 'cranium' meaning 'skull', and the English word 'pressure'.
Definition
Visual Impairment due to Intracranial Pressure is a condition where the pressure inside the skull is increased to a level that it affects the functioning of the optic nerve (Optic nerve), leading to visual impairment. This can be a result of various medical conditions such as brain tumor (Brain tumor), hydrocephalus (Hydrocephalus), or brain injury (Brain injury).
Symptoms
Symptoms of Visual Impairment due to Intracranial Pressure can include blurred vision, double vision (Diplopia), loss of peripheral vision (Peripheral vision), and in severe cases, blindness (Blindness).
Treatment
Treatment for Visual Impairment due to Intracranial Pressure involves addressing the underlying cause of the increased pressure. This can involve medication, surgery (Surgery), or other treatments depending on the specific cause.
Related Terms
- Intracranial pressure
- Visual impairment
- Optic nerve
- Brain tumor
- Hydrocephalus
- Brain injury
- Diplopia
- Peripheral vision
- Blindness
- Surgery
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Visual impairment due to intracranial pressure
- Wikipedia's article - Visual impairment due to intracranial pressure
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