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Optic Neuritis

Optic Neuritis - What it is

Optic neuritis is a potentially blinding inflammatory condition of the optic nerve.

The inflammation occurs when the immune system of one's body attacks the optic nerve or its covering (myelin sheath). Optic neuritis is a broad term describing a condition which can be caused by a wide range of underlying diseases.

optic neuritis condition treatment - swollen right optic disc

Swollen right optic disc in a patient
with bilateral optic neuritis

optic neuritis condition treatment - swollen left optic disc

Swollen left optic disc in a patient
with bilateral optic neuritis

optic neuritis swollen right visual field

Right Visual field defect in the same patient
at the time of presentation

optic neuritis swollen left visual field

Left visual field defect in the same patient
at the time of presentation

optic neuritis - resolution of right optic disc swelling in the same patient two weeks later

Resolution of right optic disc swelling
in the same patient two weeks later

optic neuritis - resolution of left optic disc swelling<br/>in the same patient two weeks later

Resolution of left optic disc swelling
in the same patient two weeks later

Optic Neuritis - Symptoms

Optic Neuritis - How to prevent?

Optic Neuritis - Preparing for surgery

Optic Neuritis - Post-surgery care

Optic Neuritis - Other Information

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