Sign in  |  Register

Illustrated Health Encyclopedia
[an error occurred while processing this directive]

Ency. home > Disease > O > Optic neuritis

Optic neuritis   

Overview | Symptoms | Treatment | Prevention

Definition:

Inflammation of the optic nerve, which may cause sudden, partial loss of vision of the affected eye.

Causes and Risks

The cause of optic neuritis is unknown. Sudden inflammation of the optic nerve leads to swelling and destruction of its myelin sheath. The inflammation may be the result of a viral infection or autoimmune diseases, such as multiple sclerosis. Risk factors are related to the possible causes. The actual incidence is not reported.

Ency. home > Disease > O > Optic neuritis

[an error occurred while processing this directive]