J Korean Ophthalmol Soc.
1975 Sep;16(3):256-259.
A Case of Bilateral Papilledema Resulted from the Use of Oral Contraceptives
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- 1Department of Ophthalmology, Catholic Medical College, Seoul, Korea.
Abstract
- A case (female, 34 years old) of pseudotumor cerebri signs with bilateral papilledema and transient diplopia secondary to the use of oral contraceptives is presented. This patient has taken habitually pills (Eugynon E.D.) for over 6 months. By fundoscopy, the moderate degree of papilledema on both eyes were observed with the slight raise of intracranial pressure. But the visual acuity was normal range at first visit day. Periodic ophthalmic examination and the education for side effects of the pills are recommended to women who are taking the pills regularly.
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