Optic neuritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is optic neuritis?
A
Inflammatory condition of the optic nerve, causing acute painful visual loss
2
Q
What condition is optic neuritis associated with?
A
Multiple sclerosis
3
Q
What is the presentation of optic neuritis?
A
Acute painful visual loss
Poor discrimination of colours
Pain worse on eye movement
Relative afferent pupillary defect
Central scotoma
4
Q
What investigation is diagnostic of optic neuritis?
A
MRI brain and orbits with contrast
5
Q
What is the first line management of optic neuritis?
A
IV methylprednisolone
