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Optic neuropathy is a non-specific term characterized by dysfunction of the optic nerve. The clinical findings include variable loss of visual acuity or visual field, dyschromatopsia, a relative afferent pupillary defect in unilateral or bilateral but asymmetric cases, and a swollen, pale, or normal (initially) optic nerve.
Dec 15, 2020 · Optic neuritis (ON) refers to a group of conditions that involve inflammation of the optic nerve. The patients present with partial to complete vision loss within a few days of onset. They also have dyschromatopsia with pain on ocular movements at presentation.
Although uncommon, atypical optic neuritis can occur in patients with systemic lupus erythematosus , inflammatory bowel disease , or rheumatoid arthritis . Atypical optic neuritis can be seen in the setting of infections either directly or as a parainfectious process (2,3,7,10–17).
Aug 29, 2022 · Optic neuritis (ON) is an inflammatory condition involving the optic nerve but is far from being a uniform condition, and several important variants are now recognized that can be stratified into typical and atypical forms.
Jun 21, 2022 · Optic neuritis (ON), as an umbrella term, refers to a spectrum of inflammatory optic neuropathies arising from a myriad of potential causes. In its most common form, “typical” ON presents as a unilateral, painful subacute vision loss event in young Caucasian women.
Various biomarkers have been identified to confirm and distinguish atypical optic neuritis from others. The purpose of this review is to present the current scenario of atypical ON and its clinical management.
Sep 29, 2021 · Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve that causes vision loss. Learn about the symptoms, causes, tests, treatments and prognosis of optic neuritis, and how it may be related to multiple sclerosis or other conditions.
