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I have bad papilledema in right eye. could this develop into permanent eye damage and possibly blindness?
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Possibly: This is a problem that requires a face-to-face meeting with your doctor. In that meeting, your doctor will listen to you, perform a throrough examination and possibly order labs or other tests. Based on this information, he/she will be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.
Answered 3/26/2013
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Papilledema : If papilledema is not identified and treated promptly, vision loss can result. Work-up for papilledema could include an MRI scan of the brain and a spinal tap or other blood tests.
Answered 10/6/2017
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