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Can visual acuity decreases in case of intracranial hypertension (iih or bih)?
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Absolutely: Optic nerve damage leading to visual impairment or blindness can be caused by intracranial hypertension. This is why it is essential that an ophthalmologist is involved with the management of this disorder.
Answered 1/23/2014
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