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Is it true that 5 out of every 100k people are affected by optic neuritis each year, does that sound about right?
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Incidence: Yes Optic neuritis typically affects young adults ranging from 18–45 years of age, with a mean age of 30–35 years. There is a strong female predominance. The annual incidence is approximately 5/100,000, with a prevalence estimated to be 115/100,000.
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