Papilledema natural History, complications and prognosis

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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.