Description
Inflammation of the optic nerve, the bundle of nerve fibers in the eye that transmits visual information to your brain. The cause is usually an autoimmune disorder or multiple sclerosis.
Symptoms
Eye pain, headache, blurry vision.
Tests
Common tests used for diagnosis and treatment
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Abnormalities of the optic nerve may be seen on an ophthalmoscope exam (magnified eye exam). A MRI will be done to diagnose other areas of inflammation or multiple sclerosis.
Tests:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Specialists:
Neurology, Pediatric Neurology
Workup:
A history and physical exam will be performed. Abnormalities of the optic nerve may be seen on an ophthalmoscope exam (magnified eye exam). A MRI will be done to diagnose other areas of inflammation or multiple sclerosis.
Tests:
Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Specialists:
Neurology, Pediatric Neurology
Treatment
Steroids are the main therapy, and are usually given intravenous in large doses.