Optic Neuritis(Optic Neuromyelitis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy) Quiz

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Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.

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Learn more about Optic neuritis(Optic neuromyelitis, ischemic optic neuropathy)

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is optic neuritis(Optic neuromyelitis, ischemic optic neuropathy)?

Optic neuritis occurs when the nerve that sends messages from your eye to your brain, the optic nerve, becomes inflamed. It can affect eye movement and vision. Optic nerve inflammation can occur due to infections or immune system disorders such as multiple sclerosis and lupus.

Symptoms of optic neuritis(Optic neuromyelitis, ischemic optic neuropathy)

Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Pain at the back of the eye
Poor vision
Difficulty seeing on one side
Eye pain
Headache
Eyeballs cannot move properly, and cannot look in a certain direction

Questions your doctor may ask to check for optic neuritis(Optic neuromyelitis, ischemic optic neuropathy)

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose optic neuritis(Optic neuromyelitis, ischemic optic neuropathy)

Do you have partial loss of vision?
Have you had severe headaches with deep pain in the eyes more than once a week over last 1-2 months?
Do you feel that your eyesight is worsening recently?
Are you unable to see out from one eye?
Do you have eye pain?

Treatment for optic neuritis(Optic neuromyelitis, ischemic optic neuropathy)

Most people with a single episode of optic neuritis eventually recover their vision without treatment. In other cases, your doctor may prescribe medications to reduce the inflammation in the optic nerve. The doctor may prescribe medications to treat the underlying cause as well.