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  1. Papilledema (Optic Disc Swelling): Causes & Symptoms

    Nov 13, 2022 · What is papilledema? Papilledema refers to the swelling of both optic discs in your eyes due to increased intracranial pressure (intracranial hypertension). Cerebrospinal fluid …

  2. Papilledema: Causes, Symptoms and Treatment - WebMD

    Sep 18, 2024 · Swelling and pressure in your brain can lead to blindness and other serious problems if left untreated. Papilledema is the swelling of your optic nerve caused by pressure …

  3. Papilledema - EyeWiki

    Papilledema is a term that is exclusively used when a disc swelling is secondary to increased intracranial pressure (ICP). It must be distinguished from optic disc swelling owing to other …

  4. Papilledema: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments - Healthline

    Aug 28, 2018 · Papilledema is when pressure in your brain makes your optic nerve swell. A mild papilledema with minimal symptoms is usually nothing to worry about.

  5. Papilledema (Swollen Optic Nerve) - Vision Center

    Oct 21, 2024 · Papilledema or papilloedema is the swelling of the optic disc or the part of the optic nerve located inside the eye. It is caused by intracranial hypertension (IH) or increased …

  6. Papilledema: What Causes It and How It's Treated

    Mar 22, 2024 · Papilledema is swelling of the optic nerve discs in the back of the eye. It can be a sign of conditions affecting the brain, including a brain tumor, meningitis, and head trauma.

  7. Optic Nerve Swelling (Papilledema) - Harvard Health

    Jun 22, 2023 · Papilledema is the swelling of the optic nerve as it enters the back of the eye due to raised intracranial pressure. Fluid surrounding the brain is constantly produced and …