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Custom OCT Parameters for Distinguishing Papilledema From Pseudopapilledema

Optometry and Vision Science: 

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• In this study, the authors analyzed optical coherence tomography (OCT) findings in patients with papilledema and pseudopapilledema versus controls. They found significant differences between mild papilledema and pseudopapilledema in terms of retinal nerve fiber layer thickness, total retinal thickness, and minimum rim width closer to the optic nerve head.

• These measures appear to be more helpful in distinguishing mild papilledema from pseudopapilledema than conventional retinal nerve fiber layer measures.