Visual loss in pseudotumor cerebri: follow-up of 57 patients from five to 41 years and a profile of 14 patients with permanent severe visual loss
JJ Corbett, PJ Savino, HS Thompson… - Archives of …, 1982 - jamanetwork.com
• The prognosis for vision in most patients with pseudotumor cerebri is excellent; however,
visual loss, which is the only serious complication, may occur either early or late in the
course of the disease. A group of 57 patients was followed up five to 41 years with visual
fields, visual acuity, and fundus photographs. Blinding visual loss or severe visual
impairment in one or both eyes occurred in 14 patients, and in seven patients, this occurred
months to years after the initial symptoms. Systemic hypertension was a significant risk factor …
visual loss, which is the only serious complication, may occur either early or late in the
course of the disease. A group of 57 patients was followed up five to 41 years with visual
fields, visual acuity, and fundus photographs. Blinding visual loss or severe visual
impairment in one or both eyes occurred in 14 patients, and in seven patients, this occurred
months to years after the initial symptoms. Systemic hypertension was a significant risk factor …