10 Papilledema Symptoms
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Venous Engorgement
While not seen by the patient on their own, venous engorgement is easily visible during a routine eye exam using an ophthalmoscope. This is one of the first signs that papilledema may be developing. It refers to the swelling of the veins of the retina.
This could be identified during a routine eye exam, or if a patient were to visit their doctor with complaints of other symptoms of papilledema.
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