Optic Neuritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common cause of optic neuritis
A
MS
2
Q
Time onset for optic neuritis
A
Hours - days
3
Q
Classic presentation of optic neuritis
A
RAPD, central scotoma, pain on eye movement, impaired colour vision
4
Q
Other causes of optic neuritis
A
Sarcoidosis, SLE, diabetes, measles, syphilis, mumps, lyme disease
5
Q
Treatment of optic neuritis
A
Steroids
6
Q
Recovery times for optic neuritis
A
2-6 weeks
7
Q
What colour is the first to go in optic neuritis
A
Red
8
Q
Which patients is it more common in
A
Females
9
Q
How many patients with an episode of optic neuritis will go on to develop MS
A
50%
