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A member asked:
How is papilledema treated if you have it in one eye?
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Why do you have it?: Papilledema, or a swollen optic nerve from increased intracranial pressure, is a serious medical condition. The cause of the papilledema must be determined.
Answered 12/7/2012
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Depends: Papilledema is serious and may be due to a serious underlying condition. Treatment depends on the cause. For example, papilledema in one eye could be due to a compressive lesion like a tumor pushing on the optic nerve of one eye. See an ophthalmologist immediately or follow her/his advise if you already under one's care.
Answered 6/9/2014
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