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Optic neuritis
A condition in which the optic nerve--the main nerve in the eye--swells, resulting in suddenly reduced or loss of vision and pain in the affected eye.
Is a type of:Eye disorders
How long it usually lasts:
Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)
How common is it?
Rare
Rare | Extremely rare | Very rare | Rare | Common | Very common |
| Baby0-2 | Rare | ||||
| Preteen6-13 | |||||
| Teenager14-18 | |||||
| Young adult19-40 | Very common | ||||
| Middle-aged adult41-60 | Very common |
How it can usually be treated?
Can be cured with medical treatment
How is it usually diagnosed?
Requires diagnosis by a medical professional
Body locations
Eye
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