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Optic Neuritis Redness
The optic nerve may be affected by inflammation in any part of its course. The clinical term optic neuritis implies involvement of any part of the optic nerve by an inflammatory disease process.
Papilledema is the most common differential diagnostic problem. In papilledema, there is often greater elevation of the optic nerve head, nearly...
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Optic neuritis
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve. It may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye. Alternative Names Retro-orbital... Read more »
Retrobulbar Neuritis
Source: Harvard Decision Guide
A doctor will use an ophthalmoscope to examine the back of the eye, particularly the optic disc. This is where the optic nerve fibers concentrate... Read more »
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Source: HealthCentral Encyclopedia
Optic neuropathy describes abnormalities of the optic nerve that occur as a result of ischemia, toxins, vascular and blood pressure abnormalities,... Read more »
Optic glioma
Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
Gliomas are tumors that grow in various parts of the brain. Optic gliomas can affect: One or both of the optic nerves, which carry visual... Read more »
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Optic Neuritis: How Multiple Sclerosis Affects Your Eyes and Vision
What is optic neuritis? According to ADAM Medical Encyclopedia, optic neuritis is "inflammation of the optic nerve; it may cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye." Though the exact cause is unknown, sudden swelling of the optic nerve...
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