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papilledema
papilledema Papilledema is swelling of the optic disc, usually linked to increased pressure inside the skull.
Papilledema is swelling of the optic disc, usually linked to increased pressure inside the skull. It can involve blurred disc edges, enlarged blind spot, small retinal hemorrhages, and swollen retinal veins, and if it persists it may lead to optic nerve damage and vision loss.