comparison of papilloedema and papillitis
Last reviewed 06/2023
Papilloedema versus Papillitis
| papilloedema | Papillitis |
| normal acuity | poor acuity |
| large blind spot | large central scotoma |
| peripheral constriction of visual fields | pain on eye movement |
| usually normal colour vision | partial loss of colour vision |
| increased intracranial pressure | may be associated with multiple sclerosis |
| pupils usually normal | relative afferent pupil defect |
| onset usually sudden |