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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
Papilledema usually regresses if the underlying cause is treated and if not, it can lead to [[vision loss]]. | |||
==Natural History | ==Natural History== | ||
* The patient should be examined weekly untill stabilization of the ocular findings occurs. | |||
* The patient should be examined weekly | |||
* Well-developed [[papilledema]] takes 6-10 weeks to regress, following lowering of [[intracranial pressure]]. | * Well-developed [[papilledema]] takes 6-10 weeks to regress, following lowering of [[intracranial pressure]]. | ||
==Complications== | |||
* [[Vision loss]] can occur if underlying condition is not treated. | * [[Vision loss]] can occur if underlying condition is not treated. | ||
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Overview
Papilledema usually regresses if the underlying cause is treated and if not, it can lead to vision loss.
Natural History
- The patient should be examined weekly untill stabilization of the ocular findings occurs.
- Well-developed papilledema takes 6-10 weeks to regress, following lowering of intracranial pressure.
Complications
- Vision loss can occur if underlying condition is not treated.