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What is papilledema?

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Optic nerve swelling: Due to increased intracranial pressure. Papilledema can cause permanent damage to one's vision if the intracranial pressure is not lowered to a normal level.

Answered 6/6/2013

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Papilledema : Papilledema is swelling of the optic nerves due to high spinal fluid pressure in the brain.

Answered 6/9/2014

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Dr. Luis Taylor answered

Specializes in Pulmonology

Papilledema is: a swollen optic nerve head. The term papilledema should be reserved for optic disc swelling that is due to raised intracranial pressure such as brain tumor or head trauma.

Answered 11/27/2017

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