OPTIC PAPILLITIS
\ˈɒptɪk pˌapɪlˈa͡ɪtɪs], \ˈɒptɪk pˌapɪlˈaɪtɪs], \ˈɒ_p_t_ɪ_k p_ˌa_p_ɪ_l_ˈaɪ_t_ɪ_s]\
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Swelling of the OPTIC DISK, usually in association with increased intracranial pressure, characterized by hyperemia, blurring of the disk margins, microhemorrhages, blind spot enlargement, and engorgement of retinal veins. Chronic papilledema may cause OPTIC ATROPHY and visual loss. (Miller et al., Clinical Neuro-Ophthalmology, 4th ed, p175)
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