Studies by fluorescence photography of papilloedema in malignant hypertension

Abstract

By means of fluorescence angiography photographic records of 36 patients with papilloedema, suspected papilloedema or normal optic discs were studied. The advantage of fluorescence photography is the demonstration of some remarkable vascular abnormalities in the region of the optic disc such as capillary dilatation, aneurysm formation and leakage from damaged vessels. This technique is considered of potential value clinically in differentiating true from doubtful papilloedema and research-wise in estimating the vascular reactions in the optic nerve head in a variety of diseases.