Medical Conditions - Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder

NMOSD is associated with many comorbidities, mainly due to its inflammatory component, immune dysregulation, and steroid intake.

Optical coherence tomography is a diagnostic tool that measures the thickness of the retinal nerve fiber layer to diagnose neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.

Ophthalmic manifestations form a core component of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, often leading to permanent vision loss due to AQP-4 antibodies.

Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder is an autoimmune illness that can be managed by immunotherapy and other methods. Read on to learn more.