Fundus picture – Papilledema Image by The eyes have it Papilledema is optic disc edema caused by increased intracranial tension The effect of increased intracranial tension affects both
Click on image for an enlarged view Based on illustration created by Patrick J. Lynch Mnemonic – “Live Frankly To See Absolutely No Insult” The nerves passing through superior
Orbit – Anterior view – showing Annulus of zinn, intraocular muscles and nerves Click on Image for an enlarged view Image by Patrick J. Lynch Annulus of zinn
It is an anastomotic ring formed by the branches of short posterior ciliary arteries anastomosing with each other around the optic disc Branches pass to the optic nerve,
It is the innermost layer of the choroid 2-4 microns in thickness elastic mucoprotein membrane Lies between the retina pigment epithelium and the layer of choriocapillaris Alternate name
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