Chronic Papilledema

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Chronic Papilledema.

A, B: Optic discs in chronic papilledema, with the development of refractile bodies (arrows) representing lipid exudates from chronic microvascular leakage.

C, D: Visual field patterns confirm the presence of mild diffuse depression in sensitivity and superior and inferior arcuate defects.

Image credit: Parts A, B courtesy of Anthony C. Arnold, M.D.; parts C, D courtesy of Steven A. Newman, M.D. American Academy of Ophthalmology. Used with permission for education purposes.