| optic neuritis |
Optic neuritis is the inflammation of the optic nerve that may cause a complete or partial loss of vision. The optic nerve comprises axons that emerge from the retina of the eye and carry visual information to the primary visual nuclei, most of which is relayed to the occipital cortex of the brain to be processed into vision. Inflammation of the optic nerve causes loss of vision usually due to the swelling and destruction of the myelin sheath covering the optic nerve. ...
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| optic neuritis |
A medical condition where vision deteriorates rapidly over hours or days. One or both eyes may be affected. This condition results for the demyelination of optic nerves. In most cases, the cause of optic neuritis is unknown. Patients may regain their vision or be left with permanent impairment. Also see demyelinating disorders.
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| optic neuritis |
Inflammation of the nerve which connects the eye with the brain. This can cause blurring or loss of vision and occasionally pain.
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| optic neuritis |
Inflammation of the optic nerve. Characterized by rapid onset of decreased vision and usually accompanied by discomfort upon eye movement and central visual field defect. See Free Eye Tests.
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| optic neuritis |
inflammation of the optic nerve, resulting in blurred vision or other visual disturbances - can be caused by multiple sclerosis
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