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Iqraabout 1 year ago
Papilledema

Papilledema

Papilledema refers to the swelling of both optic discs in your eyes due to increased intracranial pressure (intracranial hypertension). Cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) is constantly being released and then reabsorbed and normal levels help protect the brain from trauma. The optic disc, or nerve head, is located where the optic nerve enters the back of the eye. The optic nerve is a pathway that connects the eye to the brain. Intracranial hypertension usually results in bilateral papilledema (disc swelling of both optic discs). Swelling of the optic disc in only one eye (unilateral) is usually not the result of intracranial hypertension. Because of this, its name is optic disc edema. Papilledema can be considered a medical emergency because intracranial hypertension can be serious, even potentially life-threatening.

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