Venous stasis retinopathy in increased intracranial pressure.

Papilloedema is associated with axoplasmic stasis and secondary venous stasis (VS). The latter is seen in the form of venous tortuosity, retinal haemorrhages and central retinal vein occlusion in severe cases. This vascular compromise may affect the final visual acuity after the reduction of intracranial pressure. Severe forms of VS are generally seen in patients with prothrombotic states like malignancies and blood dyscrasias. It is prudent to document the severity of stasis retinopathy in all cases of papilloedema in the ophthalmological workup.