The symptoms include: Pain. Distorted vision. Reduced color discrimination. Flashing lights.DFDAFF
The most common cause of optic neuritis is multiple sclerosis in which the body’s own immune system attacks and destroys protective nerve coverings. Other causes include: Infections like mumps, measles, Lyme disease, TB, meningitis, etc. Nerve diseases like neuromyelitis optica or Schilder’s disease. Sarcoidosis is an illness that can cause inflammation of various organs and tissues. In rare cases, post-vaccination reactions or certain drugs or chemicals may also cause optic neuritis.
For the correct diagnosis and treatment, consultation with an ophthalmologist is required. , the eye tests which are likely to be performed are: ... Eye check-up Ophthalmoscopy Pupillary light reaction test MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) scan Blood tests Optical Coherence Tomography (OCT)
Optic neuritis generally recovers on its own. In certain cases, steroid medications are prescribed to reduce inflammation of the optic nerve. Intravenous steroid therapy speeds up vision recovery, but does not alter the amount of vision recovered. It reduces the risk of developing multiple sclerosis. In cases of failure of steroid therapy, severe vision loss may occur. The plasma exchange therapy helps restore vision in such cases. Treatment for optic neuritis includes: Intravenous methylprednisolone (IVMP) Interferon injections Intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG)
To prevent the occurrence of this disease, there are certain things one should take care of: Mood changes. Weight gain. Healthy diet.
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