papilledema
/ˌpæpɪlɪˈdimə/
noun
- Swelling of the optic nerve at the back of the eye, usually caused by pressure inside the skull.
- Treating the underlying cause of papilledema often reduces the swelling.
- The eye doctor noticed papilledema and ordered a brain scan.
- Severe headaches and blurred vision can be signs of papilledema.