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Can Leber's hereditary optic atrophy cause Optic atrophy?
Yes
Can nutritional optic neuropathy cause Optic atrophy?
Yes
Can toxic optic neuropathy cause Optic atrophy?
Yes
How is optic neuritis treated?
Treatment of optic neuritis with steroids is controversial
What causes pale optic disc?
A pale optic disc can be caused by conditions such as optic atrophy, optic neuritis, ischemic optic neuropathy, or congenital anomalies. It may indicate a lack of blood flow or damage to the optic nerve, which can lead to visual disturbances or loss of vision. Evaluation by an eye care professional is important to determine the underlying cause.
Can glaucoma cause Optic atrophy?
Yes
Can trauma cause Optic atrophy?
Yes
Is optic neuritis related to multiple sclerosis?
There is a strong association between optic neuritis and MS
Does optic neuritis affect women more?
Seventy-five percent of patients with optic neuritis are women
What is optic nerve head pallor also called?
Optic nerve head pallor is also called optic atrophy.
What is the medical term meaning inflammation of the optic nerve?
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.
What is Optic atrophy also called?
Optic atrophy may also be referred to as optic nerve head pallor
