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Bulging of the optic disc into the vitreous humour (papilloedema) is caused by

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 Bulging of the optic disc into the vitreous humour (papilloedema) is caused by.

  1. Raised intraoccular pressure (glaucoma).
  2. Blockage of absorption of the aqueous humour.
  3. A rise in intracranial pressure.
  4. Inflammation of the optic nerve.
  5. Interference with the venous drainage of the eye.
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2022-08-10
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A. False Glaucoma causes depression (‘cupping’) of the optic disc.

B. False This is a cause of glaucoma.

C. True Papilloedema is an important sign of raised intracranial pressure.

D. True Optic neuritis causes swelling of the optic disc.

E. True This causes local oedema involving the disc.

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