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In patients with Headache s, the finding of swollen Optic Disc s, or Papilledema , on ophthalmoscopy is a key sign, as this indicates raised Intracranial Pressure (ICP) which could be due to Hydrocephalus , Benign Intracranial Hypertension (aka pseudotumor cerebri) or Brain Tumor , amongst other conditions. Cupped optic discs are seen in Glaucoma . In patients with Diabetes Mellitus , regular ophthalmoscopic eye examinations (once every 6 months to 1 year) is mandatory to screen for Diabetic Retinopathy as visual loss due to diabetes can be prevented by retinal laser treatment if retinopathy is spotted early. In Arterial Hypertension , hypertensive changes of the retina closely mimic those in the brain, and may predict Cerebrovascular Accident s (strokes). There are numerous companies other than Welch Allyn that manufacture direct ophthalmoscopes, including Heine, Riester and Keeler. TYPES
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