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Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve. It may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye.
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Symptoms
Acute loss of vision in one eye; Loss of color vision; Pain on movement of the eye; Changes in the pupil's reactions to...
Causes
The cause of optic neuritis is unknown. Sudden inflammation of the optic nerve (the nerve connecting the eye and the br...
Tests
A complete medical examination is usually used to rule out associated diseases. Tests may include the following: Visual...
Treatments
Visual acuity often returns to normal within 2 - 3 weeks with no treatment. Corticosteroids given by an IV may speed up...
Complications
Body-wide side effects from corticosteroids; Vision loss. About 20% of patients with a first episode of optic neuritis ...
Doctor Specialties
Call your health care provider immediately if sudden loss of vision in one eye occurs. If you have optic neuritis, call...
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