Optic Neuritis Flashcards
1
Q
Optic Neuritis
A
inflammation of optic nerve
2
Q
causes
A
MS
diabetes
syphillis
3
Q
what disease is commonly associated with optic neuritis
A
MS
4
Q
signs
A
unilateral reduced vision over hrs/days problems with distinguishing colours pain on eye movement red desaturation relative afferent pupillary defect central scotoma reduced vision after body temp. rises (shower, exercise)
5
Q
investigations
A
examinations
MRI
6
Q
why would you do an MRI
A
to check for any demyelinating plaques in the CNS
7
Q
management
A
steroids
