Diagnosing and Treating Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension: Chloe's Story

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Chloe wasn't experiencing any symptoms when she went to her eye doctor for her regular exam, but her doctor took pictures of the back of her eyes as routine protocol. The pictures illustrated an alarming situation: Chloe had abnormal pressure in her optic nerves behind her eyes. Her doctor recommended her to a team at Nationwide Children's Hospital for further consultation. There, she was diagnosed with Idiopathic Intracranial Hypertension (learn more about IIH here: http://bit.ly/1gR91Fq). Her doctors told her that if left untreated, she could go blind.

Upon arriving at Nationwide Children's Hospital, her team of doctors prescribed medication to stabilize the pressure in her nerves. She will be on this medication for about one year, and doctors are optimistic that the condition will resolve.

The Intracranial Hypertention Clinic at Nationwide Children's Hospital strives to provide a team of specialists that patients can see all in one visit. That way, each patient is getting efficient, comprehensive care by a team of experts. This means patients spend less time at the hospital, less time away from school and family, and can hope to recover quickly.

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