Optic papillitis
MONDO:0006879Swelling 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)
Also known as: Choked disc, Choked discs, Choked disk, Choked disks, Edemas, optic disc, Edemas, optic disk, decreased intraocular pressure associated papilledema, decreased intraocular pressure-associated papilledema
23 clinical trials for this condition and its sub-types, 5 tagged with Optic papillitis itself.
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New pill could tame debilitating eye inflammation, major trial underway
Disease control OngoingThis study tests an oral medication called brepocitinib in adults with active uveitis, a condition causing inflammation inside the eye. The goal is to see if the drug can prevent the disease from worsening and help maintain vision. About 371 participants will receive either the d…
Phase 3 • Sponsor: Priovant Therapeutics, Inc. • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:10 UTC
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New app could spot eye disease from your couch
Diagnosis By invitation onlyThis study is testing a smartphone app called NEDS EyeCTester to see if it can help detect active eye disease early in people with conditions like optic nerve or macular disease. About 100 participants will use the app at home, and researchers will compare the results to standard…
Sponsor: Neuro-Eye Diagnostic Systems, LLC • Aim: Diagnosis
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:06 UTC