067 Negative impact of COVID-19 lockdown on papilloedema and idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Conclusions
There was a 367% increase in emergency shunting to save vision in idiopathic intracranial hypertension following national lockdown. Worsening of papilloedema, weight gain, and detrimental effects on mental health were recorded. Countermeasures should be implemented to minimise harm in this rare disease during future service restrictions and lockdowns.
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Source: Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Psychiatry - Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Thaller, M., Tsermoulas, G., Sun, R., Mollan, S., Sinclair, A. Tags: Live Poster, 13 May Poster Session 1 Source Type: research
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