Optic Neuritis Flashcards
1
Q
What is optic neuritis typically associated with?
A
Multiple sclerosis
Inflammatory optic neuropathy commonly presents in patients with multiple sclerosis.
2
Q
List three aetiologies of optic neuritis
A
- Multiple sclerosis
- Diabetes
- Syphilis
3
Q
What is a common clinical features of optic neuritis?
A
- Unilateral decrease in visual acuity over hours to days
- poor colour discrimination ‘red desaturation’
- pain with eye movements
- central scotoma
- relative afferent pupillary defect
4
Q
What imaging study is used for investigations of inflammatory optic neuropathy?
A
MRI brain and/or orbits with contrast
5
Q
What is the management for inflammatory optic neuropathy?
A
High-dose steroids
6
Q
How long does recovery from inflammatory optic neuropathy typically take?
A
4-6 weeks
