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Would an increase in cranial pressure cause an increase in eye pressure?
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Rarely: The most common ocular manifestations of increased intracranial pressure are papilledema (optic disc swelling) and transient visual obscurations (brief periods of blurred vision).
Answered 10/3/2016
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IOP, ICP: Yes. Increased intracranial pressure (icp) and increased intraocular pressure (iop) are often a positive correlation.
Answered 12/10/2013
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