It is more common in young to middle-aged women
Seventy-five percent of patients with optic neuritis are women
Treatment of optic neuritis with steroids is controversial
There is a strong association between optic neuritis and MS
Yes
Optic neuritis tends to afflict young adults with an average age in their 30s
Inflammation of the optic nerve is called Optic neuritis. Optic neuritis can be caused by several factors such as hereditary disorders, toxic exposure, metabolic disorders such as diabetes or autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis. There is usually no visual evidence of optic neuritis. Pain upon eye movement is a clinical sign of such. Inflammation of the optic nerve is called Optic neuritis. Optic neuritis can be caused by several factors such as hereditary disorders, toxic exposure, metabolic disorders such as diabetes or autoimmune disorders such as multiple sclerosis. There is usually no visual evidence of optic neuritis. Pain upon eye movement is a clinical sign of such.
The Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial
That should be treated by an ophthalmologist.
The optic nerve located behind the eyeball
Spontaneous remission occurs in two to eight weeks
Nerve damage that occurs in the section of the optic nerve located behind the eyeball
It typically occurs in one eye at a time (70%)