Global InformationDiabetic papillopathy information
| Diabetic papillopathy | |
|---|---|
| Other names | Diabetic papillitis |
| Specialty | Ophthalmology |
| Causes | Diabetes mellitus |
| Diagnostic method | Fundus examination |
Diabetic papillopathy (also known as diabetic papillitis) is an ocular complication of diabetes mellitus characterized by optic disc swelling and edema of optic nerve head. The condition may affect both type 1 and type 2 diabetic patients.