Papilledema and intracranial hypertension (ICHT) should be considered as part of ALGS. All patients with ALGS should have regular ophthalmic follow-up. A complete neurologic exam, MRI, and lumbar ...

This article deconstructs the IIH guidelines, contrasting medical management (acetazolamide, topiramate) with the practical ...

If untreated, a disorder of high brain pressure called idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to vision loss. But this disorder can develop without noticeable symptoms, making it hard to catch.

If untreated, a disorder of high brain pressure called idiopathic intracranial hypertension can lead to vision loss. But this disorder can develop without noticeable symptoms, making it hard to catch.

To the Editor: The article by Buchheit et al., "Papilledema and Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Report of a familial occurrence" (New Eng. J. Med. 280:938–942, 1969) was disappointing. There are ...

IIH is most common in obese women of reproductive age but can affect anyone. A 5–10% reduction in body weight can significantly reduce intracranial pressure. Acetazolamide and topiramate are the main ...