optic neuritis Flashcards
(4 cards)
causes of optic neuritis
multiple sclerosis
diabetes
syphilis
features of optic neuritis
unilateral decrease in visual acuity over hours or days
poor discrimination of colours, red desaturation
pain worse on eye movement
relative afferent pupillary defect
central scotoma
investigations for optic neuritis
MRI of the brain and orbits with gadolinium contrast
management of optic neuritis
high-dose steroids