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What is the treatment for optic neuritis?

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Dr. Howard Pomeranz
Dr. Howard Pomeranzanswered
Ophthalmology 30 years experience
Optic neuritis : treatment of optic neuritis is usually with intravenous steroids for three days which hastens recovery of vision but does not change visual outcome. Follow up with an ophthalmologist and neurologist are important to assure that the cause of the optic neuritis is properly identified and treatment for the underlying cause (for example multiple sclerosis in some cases) is initiated.
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