Nerve damage that occurs in the section of the optic nerve located behind the eyeball
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve. There are different types of neuritis such as optic neuritis (affecting the optic nerve), cranial neuritis (involving the cranial nerves), and peripheral neuritis (affecting peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord). Each type can have various causes and symptoms.
The main term is acute vestibular neuritis.
Optic neuritis tends to afflict young adults with an average age in their 30s
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, so it relates to the nervous system.
Yes, optic neuritis can go into remission. In some cases, the inflammation causing optic neuritis resolves on its own, leading to improvement in vision. However, it is important to monitor for any recurrence or worsening of symptoms.
The optic nerve located behind the eyeball
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve. There are different types of neuritis such as optic neuritis (affecting the optic nerve), cranial neuritis (involving the cranial nerves), and peripheral neuritis (affecting peripheral nerves outside the brain and spinal cord). Each type can have various causes and symptoms.
Treatment of optic neuritis with steroids is controversial
The main term is acute vestibular neuritis.
Immediate decompression is Traumatic Retrobulbar Hemorrhage via transcranial.
There is a strong association between optic neuritis and MS
If you do a retrobulbar block, the nystagmus will stop.
Seventy-five percent of patients with optic neuritis are women
Optic neuritis tends to afflict young adults with an average age in their 30s
Guy Hains has written: 'Post-traumatic neuritis' -- subject(s): Neuritis
Neuritis is inflammation of a nerve, so it relates to the nervous system.
Yes