Bristol scientists develop quicker way to detect papilloedema

Bristol scientists develop quicker way to detect papilloedema Bristol scientists are developing new guidelines to speed up the diagnosis of patients with a potentially dangerous eye condition.

Papilloedema is caused by increased pressure inside the head and could be the first sign of a brain tumour.

But half of people with a brain tumour have no symptoms, and optometrists may be the first to notice a problem. BBC News