Background Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammatory disease of the optic nerve that causes acute or subacute vision loss and pain with eye movement. ON has an estimated lifetime prevalence of 0.6/1000 ...

The kappa free light chain (K-FLC) index could be used as a biomarker to help diagnose patients with inaugural optic neuritis, according to a new study published in the journal Neurology, ...

In the same study in Tel Aviv, it was seen in only 3% of the cohort, and there exist only a few other reports of bilateral syphilitic optic disc edema in the literature. 2,5,6 One case series by ...

She had optic neuritis (ON) — another inflammatory condition, also often seen after an illness. Unlike ADEM, ON can sometimes be the first symptom of a chronic autoimmune disease.

ABSTRACT Optic neuritis is an important cause of unilateral and acute visual loss in young adults, but other differential diagnoses should be considered, especially when the disease has an atypical ...

Roshni Patel, Optometrist and Head of Professional Services at Lenstore, has shared some causes of blurred vision and how to prevent it in the first place.

Optic neuritis is a common symptom of multiple sclerosis (MS) that affects your eyes and vision. Learn more about the symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, and complications of optic neuritis.

Optic neuritis refers to an inflammation of the optic nerve, which can occur due to damage or loss of the protective layer that coats the nerve. As a result, the patient's vision becomes compromised, ...

The diagnosis of ON is based on its typical ophthalmic manifestations: 1) acute or subacute visual loss; 2) defected direct pupillary light reflex; 3) swollen or normal optic disc; 4) typical visual ...

There is a strong association between oculomotor measures with a history of optic neuritis and structural, visual, and cognitive assessments in patients with demyelinating disorders such as ...

Optic Disc Swelling In contrast to true papilledema, with AION or optic neuritis, there is a startling loss of visual acuity, but clear-cut field defects. The presence of exudates, cotton wool ...