Optic neuritis

Question 1

What is optic neuritis?

Answer 1

Inflammatory condition of the optic nerve, causing acute painful visual loss

Question 2

What condition is optic neuritis associated with?

Answer 2

Multiple sclerosis

Question 3

What is the presentation of optic neuritis?

Answer 3

Acute painful visual loss
Poor discrimination of colours
Pain worse on eye movement
Relative afferent pupillary defect
Central scotoma

Question 4

What investigation is diagnostic of optic neuritis?

Answer 4

MRI brain and orbits with contrast

Question 5

What is the first line management of optic neuritis?

Answer 5

IV methylprednisolone