Optic Neuritis Learning Center
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Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve. It may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye. |
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Symptoms
Acute loss of vision in one eye; Loss of color vision; Pain on movement of the eye; Changes in the pupil's reactions ...
Causes
The cause of optic neuritis is unknown. Sudden inflammation of the optic nerve (the nerve connecting the eye and the ...
Tests
A complete medical examination is usually used to rule out associated diseases. Tests may include the following: Visu...
Treatments
Visual acuity often returns to normal within 2 - 3 weeks with no treatment. Corticosteroids given by an IV may speed ...
Complications
Body-wide side effects from corticosteroids; Vision loss. About 20% of patients with a first episode of optic neuriti...
Prevention
Optic neuritis is a vision disorder characterized by inflammation of the optic nerve.
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider immediately if sudden loss of vision in one eye occurs. If you have optic neuritis, ca...
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