AOC: optic nerve

Question 1

what is papilloedema?

Answer 1

• CSF circulates
• INtracranial pressure increased
• stasis of axoplasmic neuron of RGC dysfunction as flows trough cribriform plate
• if its long standing will lead to optic atrophy
• ONH will appears swollen bilaterall

Question 2

what can happen to the optic nerve?

Answer 2

optic disc swelling
optic atrophy
cortico ciliary shunt