Papilledema history and symptoms
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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1] Associate Editor-In-Chief: Kalsang Dolma, MBBS
Overview
History & symptoms
- May be asymptomatic
- Usually present with signs or symptoms of elevated intracranial pressure[1], such as
- May progress to enlargement of the blind spot, blurring of vision and visual obscurations (inability to see in a particular part of the visual field for a period of time)
- Total loss of vision may occur.