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Medical Conditions - Optic Neuritis

Inflammation of the optic nerve, which is a bundle of nerve fibers that carry information from the eyes to the brain, is called optic neuritis. The symptoms include eye pain, unilateral vision loss, loss of color vision, and seeing flashing lights. It is believed to be an autoimmune disease.

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Does optic neuritis indicate a risk of MS?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I have read your query and can understand your concern. Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve, causing pain when moving the eyes.

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How to protect vision in NMOSD with recurrent optic neuritis?

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Should I start interferon beta for my multiple sclerosis?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com I understand your concern.

Is my partner's swollen wisdom tooth causing blurred vision?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern and would explain that the wisdom tooth infection does not seem to be related to the eye problem, as the tooth lies in the lower jaw.

Can my sister recover vision and strength with NMOSD?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD) can be overwhelming for both the patient and family, especially early after diagnosis.

Does Rituximab treatment cause mild lymphopenia?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Mild lymphopenia, which means a low white blood cell count, especially a decrease in B cells, is expected with Rituximab treatment.

What are the different ways to diagnose multiple sclerosis?

Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I am so sorry to known that happened to you. The symptoms that you suffer from and the MRI suggest that you have Optic neuritis.

Eye test reports are normal, but have some vision problem in left eye. Why ?

Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. Please do not worry. In my opinion, there are two issues. One is Glaucoma and other is optic disc pathology.

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