Temporary blindness and eclampsia. A report of 2 cases.

Temporary blindness in 2 patients with eclampsia was associated with oedema of the occipital lobe of the brain. In addition 1 patient had retinal detachment. Management included the use of mannitol, dexamethasone and furosemide to reduce cerebral oedema. Both patients recovered their vision within 48 hours of this management.