Optic Neuritis Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

[@usualobject0]

This man is brilliant.

[@mattz5275]

He sure is his book is stellar 👌🏼

[@Ennugia]

My first symptom of MS was ON, but I realize now how little I knew about it. Soon after came the diagnosis of MS, so I never really thought about ON anymore. So much information in a single video, I had to go back and listen again on many places. And I'll have to listen a bunch of times more. Thank you, Dr. Beaber. Hope my ON doesn't return.

[@erinkeller9700]

In October 2022, I had my 2nd episode of optic neuritis. This time the inflammation caused a hemorrhage in the back of my eye. Spent 7 days in the hospital. They found a few white matter lesions. I was diagnosed with CIS. I also have lupus and raynauds. I recently had episodes of diploplia and I suffer from migraines daily. I really hope my neurologist will put me on preventative medication soon.

[@emilybarrett464]

Ughhhh this is the worst! MS patient for 6 years. Had this a few times, awful. One eye paralysed, double vision 🤦🏼‍♀️ id much rather my relapses made my legs not work, than vision problems!

[@Skinner716]

I’ve had it and i was diagnosed with MOGAD

[@terrijones8127]

I had an optic neuritis flare about 7 years ago. I didn't know what it was at first I just thought I had a floater in my eye that wouldn't go away. That went on for about 2 weeks. I finally seen an ophthalmologist who thought he knew what I had but recommended a neurologist. Sure enough after the MRI he found MS. I've had 2 other attacks since. I've lost color in the eye. Even driving is hard without sunglasses because of the light differential in each eye. This was great information. You have a new subscriber! Everything you mentioned was spot on!

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

:) Thanks. Let me know if you have any video requests

[@MrBhash4]

I too have same symptoms let know many days will it take to cure pls

[@mrslotze1736]

I had 3 episodes of ON and the doctors have not told me I was diagnosed with MS. I got pregnant and haven’t got ON since then 6 years later I’m not I’m having a left eye pain when movement but this is my second day with this..

[@lab4389]

I just had an eye attack yesterday. I woke up and within minutes I felt such intense pain. Yes Dr. (It can be extremely painful.) I just started screaming and crying. My husband took me to the ER and they gave me a steroid shot and I started feeling better. It scared me so much. Now I’m scared for it to happen again. I just got diagnosed with MS. I was getting dizzy a lot and when I fell, I knew I had to get help. So, I didn’t even know what was happening. I’m watching videos to learn about MS. Thank you for explaining it so well.

[@haleyhardy8367]

This has been so helpful to listen to. I just had a long day doing tests and feeling very alone.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I'm glad it helped. Best of luck to you.

[@algolpoo6313]

My aunt has exactly the Symptoms he is describing days after recovering from COVID(omicron), her MRI, blood test and all the vision test he talks about, her results are exactly what he said, he was prescribed with solu-Medrol 1000mg for 5 days, she is still trying to recover, but doctors didn’t know what she has, so I just found this video!!! I’m so happy he talks about other options for the treatment, maybe that would help her for her complete recovery 🙏. We don’t want her to live with a vision like that. I wish I could have a zoom medical appointment with this doctor.

[@monification5079]

Any updates so far?

[@RickeyBobby-x2e]

I'm experiencing ON as I write; same time as last year, same eye, no medication, but understand what it is and why. I have a big bottle of Tumeric in the kitchen. Taking one Teaspoon in water with a packet of Equal. Plus, going back on Whals Protocol; just what I did after last February's O Neuritis. Yup, eye got better and returned to normal by Late March Early April. Recommendation: This disease is going to be with her / us, so better to learn with natural herbs and spices are well-known to reduce inflammation in the body. This way, it may not be necessary to run right to the doctor or the hospital. ...They see this all the time, and don't do nearly enough to treat and cure Anybody, sigh. So try Whals Protocol and Tumeric in 6+8 oz of water. Seems to help slowly restore function. Best. Peace ❤

[@AronQuint]

Thanks you Dr. I only know a hand full of doctors with the same dedication and commitment like yours... 🙏 God bless you.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Thanks!

[@farahchaerunnisa7611]

@@DrBrandonBeaber hello doc, we got the same case like optic neuritis to my son. some how can we have an email you? or chat message...please.thanks

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

@@farahchaerunnisa7611 Sorry. I can't give you personal advice Farah.

[@AaronBosterMD]

Nice video! I see what you've done here!

[@chadwalker638]

I was diagnosed with M.S. about 10 years ago. My symptom was very strange. When I would look left, my left eye would turn but my right eye would stay straight. The same vice versa. All I would see is a blur... After 12 MRIS and numerous cat scans and a spinal tap I was diagnosed with M.S. I had to learn how to walk again as well

[@BJJ_Richie]

My wife just got diagnosed with this , and had a black out yesterday , scared the hell out of me

[@TalkingAmnaKhan]

samee

[@domingapalonan8782]

Thank you for this video

[@magdalenagroover]

You have no idea how much this information helped me. I am visiting the ocular Doctor, after almost 5 years of heroes zoster on my right eye. I started experiencing this horrible pain on the back of my eye that last a few seconds just about every morning when I wake up. Thank you.

[@danievandermerwe1157]

I had a lung infection , was put on TB medication for the full 6 months before the doctor told me I never had TB. a year later lost vision in my left eye because of the TB medication. thank you for the video.

[@adamnorman85]

Thanks for sharing such valuable information.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

No problem.

[@RR-ss7dn]

Thank you for such detail and clarity

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

:)

[@kitapvekemanhakknda8511]

Thank you ,you told this topic that is very understandable.

[@harmcity9934]

My first MS symptom Sept. 05 2022, the day that I'll never forget

[@mattz5275]

What about stress and anxiety? Can that bring on pseudo Optic Neuritis?

[@zyrineerdap1011]

I got diagnosed optic neuritis last month Oct.18. Hospital gave me 3days infusion (steroids) and 11days oral tablets. I started to see changes for second day. What I'm scared right now is taht I'm feeling numbness my feet and my hands😢

[@rami9159]

Very informative , thank you

[@justinj4827]

I got diagnosed with MOG. It started with Aritas in both eyes, and then eventually body completely shut down, and I got intubated and woke up in a new world. My healthcare in my area let me go down big time.

[@nimmavenu270]

My 12year son had this problem recently

[@lenushpopa]

Thank you! Very good video.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Thanks

[@khaledking5408]

Thank you so much

[@akhet83]

Thanks for this. This was how my MS first presented. Although I have since recovered, it still doesn't sit right with me that I was never offered any drugs other than Advil.

[@MelodiousME]

Eager to learn more from you

[@carolebeasley3045]

I have multiple sceloris. At 78 this is my first expetience.

[@kandykone88]

Fantastic video! I do have to say your desk/hutch was giving my organizational self anxiety 🤪

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

:)

[@kevineeverhart7869]

This was a Great presentation & very thorough. It will be useful during my next visit to the eye Dr.-- who isn't all the familiar with MS & the fallout related to MS Please don't forget to post the link to the other video you mentioned about electrophoresis.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

It looks like it works. Here is the direct link: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r4jHYXyplLt-qrs

[@treegee9646]

Thanks for this information . I found out about mines though a Oberon scan.

[@ED-es2qv]

I had optic neuritis in both eyes, very severe but almost completely recovered at least on the eye test. I don’t feel like I see as well, or as quickly as I did before. At night, I can’t drive because I frequently misunderstand what I’m seeing. I simply don’t do it, I don’t even like riding in the car at night because I always think we’re about to hit something or run off the road. There are also a lot of things I need a magnifying glass and flashlight to see, which I used to see just by wearing my glasses.

[@meenakshijat2855]

How much time it takes to recover your vision after optic neuritis

[@pumezanjokweni2478]

Brilliant .when do you refer to ICU?south africa

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

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[@dr_emmz]

Doc very very nice and informative video, please is azathioprine used in treating retrobulbar neuritis

[@aminuddinshaikh6030]

Plz let me know methylprednisolone is suitable for optic nerve disease and duration of treatment

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

A typical treatment of optic neuritis in adults is methylprednisolone 1000mg daily for 3-5 days.

[@karenpack9088]

I always love how clear and informative your videos are, the way you explained Optic Neuritis and MS is very similar to the way my neurologist does in New Zealand. I had optic neuritis in 2019 which then became a diagnosis of MS after getting an MRI, Blood & Antibody tests (NMO and MOG), and a lumbar puncture. When I had optic neuritis I didn't notice any color changes until my Ophthalmologist covered my left eye and the red paper was suddenly brown. Since then, I have noticed that whenever I get the flu the pain comes back.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Thanks for sharing your story. It's fairly common that people don't notice the color change until covering the normal eye. What you're experiencing with the flu is likely "Uhtoff's phenomenon" which I'm going to do a video on soon.

[@mikelgiroud8798]

When you first start having optic neuritis, does the pain comes first?

[@ruddyguzzman]

How are you now?

[@mywaterbaby1]

Thank you 🙏 outstanding

[@mywaterbaby1]

Yes please 🙏

[@rachels.marceaux211]

Great explanation and very helpful.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I'm glad it was useful

[@jenifersnyder8778]

I have optic neuritis and have no pain. Went to an eye check up and had RAPD and further testing shows optic nerve swelling and disc swelling with blurred margins. Ordered a CAT scan 🤷‍♀️

[@sbaidoo25]

Experiencing ON atm. My symptoms are eye movement pain and vision dimness in my right eye. My doctor put me on IV methylprednisolone 1g for 3 days... last day was two days ago. My vision has still not returned. I'm a little worried but hopeful. Hoping to comeback to this comment with positive updates soon. Researching on how to reduce inflammation generally in the body.

[@amieemaan100]

Any improvements?

[@sbaidoo25]

@@amieemaan100 pain in my eye is gone down, but my vision has still not returned. I did an mri and various blood tests and my neurologist said everything seems normal. He's put me on Lyrica for 30 days, observing and still being optimistic.

[@Revo15Official]

Anything yet?

[@sbaidoo25]

@@Revo15Official The eye pain is completely gone and my vision has improved but not all the way. It's still a little dimmer is that eye than the other.

[@sbaidoo25]

@@amieemaan100 The eye pain is completely gone and my vision has improved but not all the way. It's still a little dimmer is that eye than the other.

[@michitsurumi4613]

Thank you so much for the very informative video. I learned a lot about this disease. My question is whether optic neuritis causes a teary eye. Thank you.

[@jomelmoralde145]

Thank you Doc! Very informative and all accurate (based on my experience as ON patient)

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I'm glad you liked it.

[@traceybismarck9155]

Fantastica My optic have been damaged. What are my chances of recovering Please i need help

[@LAKHWINDERSINGH-bl7si]

Have you any treatment about optic nerve damage due to trauma and blurr vision can you restore my vision in right eyep please sir tell me

[@iust25in]

Thank you

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Thank you for watching

[@Dr.Maj.Adityabhardwaj1987]

Thank u so much buddy

[@Juju-nj3zf]

Dr. if the case is not sever, will it heal completly with a healthy diet?? its been years I suffer

[@anilkumar-mw5ee]

Hello doctor. Can stem cell therapy strengthen the nerve and improves the vision.?

[@sbrodie99]

Great video! When I was still waiting for a diagnosis, my ON (left eye) was left untreated. About 9 weeks after it began, I felt 3 consecutive buzzes of electricity down the entire right side of my body. After those buzzes, some of my vision returned - it was like somebody flicked a switch! My vision fully recovered after another 4 weeks and 5 day oral methylprednisolone. I’m still seeking an official diagnosis and have tested negative for AQP-4 and MOG antibodies. All my symptoms completely subsided after methylprednisolone (leg weakness, altered sensation in soles of feet and fingertips, Lhermitte’s sign). Only ever had one attack and don’t meet McDonald Criteria. Could this be CIS?

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I have some insight but wouldn't feel comfortable giving direct medical advice. Generally speaking, the key test after optic neuritis is an MRI of the brain.

[@kevineeverhart7869]

@@DrBrandonBeaber With contrast?

[@biloucanu]

What was your vision like when it all began? Like did you had color contrast, dimness, and how much was your acuity? After you recovered did you get everything back to normal or is there some residue left? Appreciate your input into this.

[@algolpoo6313]

She had COVID(omicron) and after some days of her recovery she is having problems whit her eye vision.

[@sharbee23000]

I have idiopathic intracranial hypertension. I've had optic neuritis and papilledema.

[@HassanAli-kx3nl]

Please doc we are really helpless please doc I watched your video you tell everything very clearly I am sure you will find out what happened with my sis in only 2 months and what’s her treatment please doc help us

[@TheRealNewBlackMusic]

Thank you very much for mentioning neurosarcoidosis truly one of the most horrific diseases on the planet whenever I speak with my doctors about plasmapheresis they look at me like I'm crazy and just shake their heads and turnaround mumbling they won't even consider it it's very frustrating to be around doctors who are short-sighted and small-minded thank you very much again for this video

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I'm glad it was helpful.

[@animalsmakemehappy1951]

i had an episode on holiday in 2000. suddenly it was like a shutter going down in my left eye, i couldnt see, anyway 2016 was diagnosed with PPMS. 2007 i had VEP test and diagnosed bilateral ON. 2016 another VEP which showed worsening again. in between i had attacks of terrible pain in my eye, and also lost colour perception. I had to ask my daughters to pick out paint for me lol as my red would be pink or orange. i often pick out wrong colours. in between 2000 and 2016 i had 3 lesions on my spinal cord in different places. i have steady progession and now 7 on the EDSS.

[@Slickboot21]

The search that led me here was, "how the Pineal gland affects the optic nerves". Since you didn't mention Pineal at all, I assume either I've searched the wrong subject -or - you don't know anything about the Pineal either. No one seems to want to discuss it. Informative presentation though. Thanks for sharing.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I'm not aware of any specific connection between optic neuritis and the pineal gland.

[@mdnasiruddin7494]

Excellent Explained Optic neuritis Love From INDIA 🇮🇳

[@sunnysnod7483]

Can this condition cause swelling around the eye and face?

[@youkendehunique6317]

How can I book an appointment with you? I'm coming from Florida.

[@learninglifeways]

hello sir Your opinion on using Coimbra protocol in treatment of MS / ON Please reply

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Here is a video on the coimbra protocol: kzbin.info/www/bejne/joG6f5Zmm5ecfqc

[@learninglifeways]

Thank you

[@nourhansalem4352]

great job 😍

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Thanks

[@divyadwivedi9973]

I have thumb like expression in right eye is it optic neuritis if it's which medicine is best

[@Scarlett_84]

Can the optic nerve heal after a couple of years? I've had a lot of optic neuritis in the past. Wonder if there is permanent damage

[@Skinner716]

I’ve had it. There is some permanent damage. You may need glasses/contacts afterwards. My blind spot went away but i ended up needing glasses afterwards

[@Scarlett_84]

@@Skinner716 I wear glasses and lensen for 25 years now...

[@alexandreturgeon465]

Dear Dr, would you say there is a link between uveitis and MS or any neurological disorder ? Thank you very much for your time. ❤

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I have rare patients with both uveitis and MS, but I don't think there is a clear association.

[@royalroc9201]

I have optic nerve damage for a long time but just found out what can i take to calm inflammation and pain down.im always double vision

[@MavsThompson]

my right eye recovers after a year, but my vision is not brighter as another eye, the acuity and the details came back, but sometimes i still feel some minor pain at the back of my eye specially when i am tired and have not enough sleep

[@ghenetaregai5912]

Can a double vision cause by small vessel ischemic disease recover?

[@JudyFernando29]

I got diagnosed with optic neuritis in my left eye in 2016 and I never recovered the vision 🥺

[@barbararubiola8884]

Are you accepting new patients?

[@mysimpleshowfree7437]

Nice

[@macabrewiccan]

I have had this for over 4 + years, im literally blind in my left eye, and am terrified itll happen to my right eye.

[@jigardeepsingh2016]

Best explanation available for optic Neuritis. In MS does damage caused by optic neuritis goes off completely with steroids? I mean how long it takes for an MS patient with optic neuritis to have his vision back if treated using steroids? We need your type of doctors. You are very good.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Recovery from Optic Neuritis varies widely. Some people have 20/20 vision in two days while others have permanent vision loss. Generally speaking, if the visual acuity in the affected eye is 20/100 or better at the nadir (worst period of the disease), the prognosis for complete or near-complete visual recovery is good.

[@kylegarrett33]

For me first time took 4 days. Second time took 4 weeks.

[@payalmalveen5823]

Which steroid are useful in optic neuritis ?

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Some typical regimens for acute optic neuritis in an adult would be solumedrol 1000mg IV for 3-5 days or oral prednisone 1250mg for 3-5 days. These medications are given with gastrointestinal prophylaxis such as omeprazole (prilosec). Sometimes, a taper of lower dose oral steroids is used.

[@juliatullier7375]

What about people with a optic nerve that isn’t fully formed what can be done?

[@hlm1972]

I had a neurologist test me for Devic's disease years ago. What is that, and how does it relate to Optic Neuritis?

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Devic disease is an old name for the disease neuromyelitis optica (NMO) which can cause optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and inflammation in the brain in some cases. About 70% of people with this condition have an antibody called the anti-aquaporin-4 antibody which is likely the test your doctor performed. I may do a separate video on NMO at some point.

[@_dyats]

I do have optic neuritis but and it's been active for 3 years but I don't have any symptoms except small black dots in the eyes and sometimes about 10% loss of vision...

[@kaydencegregorio8164]

Good day doc my girl have that sick please helpe how to do plss plss

[@stayyoungandstrong.260]

Hello. After my cataract surgery in both eyes i have a grey block in the left eye on my focal point. The Vep test showed nerve weakness. It's been a year and no improvement. Kindly tell me what i should for this.

[@MYDOGSAREHUNGRY]

Is this the same as papilledema?

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Papilledema is swelling of the optic disc which can occur with optic neuritis. There are many other causes of papilledema as well.

[@MYDOGSAREHUNGRY]

@@DrBrandonBeaber my eye doctor warned me of my swollen optic nerve a year ago and again about 3 days ago, I’m going to see a specialist in the am for the first time. I haven’t had any symptoms at all. Can this maybe just be an infection?

[@cherylvl1036]

So much good information Dr. Beaber! Thanks

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

You're very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[@fatherbewithme]

I swear it feels like I'm suffering from this shit now, the nerves behind my eyes are constantly vibrating, my eyes are slightly sore and these symptoms make me feel unusually tired especially if I am not wearing my glasses

[@katritanya3805]

I have optic nerve issue & mog. How I contact u sir. Please tell

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I wouldn't be able to help you personally, but I am planning a video on anti-MOG related disease.

[@henp99]

My very first symptom in primary Progressive multiple sclerosis was vision in just two years I have went from division problem to taking 90 mg of Baclofen a day

[@kazi8026]

Hello.Dr. Beaber, Recently, I was diagnosed with optic neuritis in my left eye. I was sent to ER by a Retina specialist and I was treated with ivy steroid for 5 days. All the MRI and blood test results came clean. Upon discharge I was on prednisone 20mg for two weeks. I was told by my neurologist vision should be fully restored in 2 weeks. It's been more than 2 weeks and my vision is still not fully restored. I feel like it's around 80%. How long usually does it take before the vision is completely restored? At this point, I am starting to worry.

[@mirhanan]

hello there. Has your vision been restored?

[@kazi8026]

@@mirhanan not fully restored. About 80%

[@mirhanan]

@@kazi8026 thanks for your reply. Did you take any other treatment apart from what you have mentioned. Also if you dont mind could you share your contact/email. I really need some help.

[@ANILKUMAR-e4u5y]

My doctor said that my optic nerve is weak due to this neuritis. it will will take 1-2 year to improve natirally and if not there is the research is going on and it is in success track. and there may medicine will be available after one year. So what research is going on for visual improvement of weak optic nerve? Do you have any idea about research? Please reply...

[@lololekgoane]

I have NMO and Lupus. In 2016 I lost my vision on my left eye but regained some of it. Two days ago I started experiencing pain in my eye, now my eye can barely see, I cannot see color or small objects. Do I need to go to the ER?

[@mrslotze1736]

One year I experienced for the first time 3 episodes of ON and I shortly after that I got pregnant and six years later still no relapse and i now am experiencing the same eye pain for 2 days now. I wounded if it’s comming back although it’s been a while… 🤔 during past ON treatments wasn’t diagnosed MS.

[@escanorechellem.9624]

Hi Dr. Brandon, is using our gadgets also the cause of this?

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Not to my knowledge.

[@lucybyrd1810]

Good afternoon I'm in Orlando I have optic neuritis in my right eye. Do you have any patients that has never recovered from this?

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Yes. Many people have a good recovery from optic neuritis, particularly if the nadir visual acuity (at the worst point of the illness) is better than 20/200

[@lucybyrd1810]

@@DrBrandonBeaber I have had this since 2016 for some reason here in Orlando they couldn't find a doctor that could treat it. It's been 8 years I am still hoping to get the central vision back. I can still see about the sides but not straight ahead. I have a feeling that I will never regain vision. What's your experience with this length of time without treatment? Thank you

[@kasnick71]

I had idiopathic optic neuritis 14 months ago and was not treated properly by a neuro-opthamologist. He gave me low dose oral prednisone and it did nothing for my blindness. When I got my regular neurologist who was treating me for neuropathy, to give me the course of IV methylprednisolone, it immediately brought back 15% of my sight. So, in my opinion the IV worked. But I am now functionally blind in that eye. The neuro-guy insists that the IV is controversial, even though I have read many studies that indicate it is the FIRST course of action. I wish that my treatment had been better... Now I live with only one eye, and seeing this video made me again sad that my treatment was sub-standard.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

The optic neuritis treatment trial showed that IV high dose steroids were more effective than lower dose oral steroids, though I presume that this is due to a difference in dose rather than route as steroid products like prednisone have very high bioavailability (absorption into the gastrointestinal tract).

[@shad6519]

Is there any cure for optic nerve damage? Thanks

[@GetchaaPull]

I think I have this. Been blind in one eye for 3 weeks now 😞

[@Special-Mursalin30919]

After head injury I have optic nerve problem in left eye I can't see anything in left eye I am undergoing treatment in Sankara Netralaya Hospital Chennai doctor said there is less chance of regaining sight in eye.Now I wanted to know if there is a modern treatment for optic nerve or if there is a possibility of getting better.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Sorry, but I would not be able to comment on your specific situation. This video is only about optic neuritis which is probably not the cause of your vision loss. I wish you the best of luck.

[@manishk1512]

Sir mri shows,optic nerves are well in course and form optic chiasm, My dad is admitted in the hospital from 2/09/2023,after sudden vision loss in right eye,doctor diagnosed optic neuritis. 4 days of IV steriod of methylprednisolone 1gm administered,would my dad will make recovery or not,and in hoe much time

[@amieemaan100]

Hi, how was your dad’s recovery after steroids

[@VernonRhem]

I had a stroke on brainstem double vision and nystagum most of from stroke i help need help fast

[@sjp3524]

Appreciate the videos 2 years old but its worth a shot. 3 weeks ago I woke up to find pain around my left temple, and pain when moving the left eye, It got to the point we’re over the counter meds were not working. At this point I rang my GP who gave me an over the phone consultation and prescribed me with 300mg Aspirin to be taken 4 times a day, 1-3 tablets per time. Fast forward seven days and the symptoms had not improved, by the night of the 7th day I noticed blurring in my left eye, thought nothing to serious about it and went to sleep , woke up the following day to find it had become worse. Went to my local A&E who ran blood tests, which came back clear, checked the back of my throat at which the said was slightly yellow and could be tonsillitis. They prescribed naproxen 250mg. The following day the vision had got worse again and I was asked to go back. They ran a CT scan which came back clear and further recommended seeing a specialist and MRI scan. Thankfully I had the MRI the following day and specialist the day after. The day I saw the specialist I was diagnosed with ON by my Ophthalmologists who also mentioned MS. They ran a field vision test, OCT scan as well as using a device I have no idea what it was. I was asked to keep on the naproxen and to re visit in 2 weeks. Since the visit to the specialist I have continued to have a pain in my left ear, which when speaking to another GP has suggested it could be an infection and prescribed me doxclyclin. My MRI also came back as normal just prior to talking with the doctor. I fully understand you can’t give medical advice as such, but I was curious, could the ON be a symptom of a chest infection prior to the original pain that hadn’t cleared up. Could the current inflammation be a result of the potential current infection also? I’m due for starting a new job in a month after having 6 months out of work. Currently 3am UK time and really just looking for something/anything.

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Optic neuritis can be triggered by an infection in some cases. Luckily, the risk of multiple sclerosis in someone with optic neuritis and no lesions typical of multiple sclerosis on MRI scan of the brain is relatively low (From the optic neuritis treatment trial: jamanetwork.com/journals/jamaneurology/fullarticle/795756#:~:text=Results%20The%20cumulative%20probability%20of,(MRI)%20of%20the%20brain.)

[@alimohammedissa307]

Am sorry 😢but if u can help 🙏 my uncle sone who lost his sight because of optic nerve problem

[@davidladdie1025]

I have foot drop bad leg weakness i walk with crutches .Severe tinnitus ,pains and cramps all over my body > .I have just had an episode of this ophthalmology can,t find the problem .My vision has been affected in 1 eye where the colour is less than in the other eye ,when it happened i lst just about all vision in my right eye.I am also now border line diabetic .Had these problems for 5 years and still can not get a diagnosis.

[@dedricthere]

Hope you got a diagnosis and are feeling better.

[@ReyAloneAloneRey]

Thanks for the video, it helped me understand more about it. I have optic neuritis and I have 20/100 vision in my left eye. I started treatment with 1000mg methylpredinisolone for 5 days IV and am now taking 60mg oral prednisolone. My vision went to 20/30, but I still can't distinguish the colors correctly, it's all very blurry and black spots, it's weird. Doctor, would you have any supplements that could help with the recovery of the optic nerve? For example lutein, zeaxanthin, omega 3 (thinking good amounts of docosahexaenoic acid)? I would also like to know if I have a chance of my vision returning to normal, as she has already had a good response with the start of treatment. I'm so scared to see it like this forever... A big hug from Brazil

[@mirhanan]

Hi Pedro I hope you are well. Hows your vision now? Did you take any treatment?

[@ReyAloneAloneRey]

@@mirhanan Unfortunately my vision was never the same. It seems that I see through a fog and when my body warms I can't see anything (Uhthoff's phenomenon) I did 10 sessions 1000 mg methylprednisolone intravenous + immunosuppressive. I am currently not taking anything

[@mirhanan]

@@ReyAloneAloneRey Oh...Sorry to hear that! I hope it will get better. Did you take plasmapheresis treatment?

[@zaidkhanpathan-c6b]

Citimate 500 daily 1 tab after breakfast Nervigen plus daily 1 cap after lunch omega 3 capsule 1 after dinner Take 1spoon moringa powder And for more u can ping me

[@shubhpatil8042]

Any possibility that if this happens to right eye then the pain radiates to right head bones and swells nerves ?

[@beautyobserver2881]

Hello Sir🙏, I hope you are doing great. Sir I need your consultation regarding this problem . Sir, one day in the morning my father before 4 years back they weren't able to see anything. We consulted the doctors and doctors did same . Doctors pass the light in the eye but they said that light isn't passing and doctors said that nerves got dry. So till from that time my father still now not able to see anything. Pls guide

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

I wouldn't be able to give you personal advice here, but hopefully your father's doctors can help him.

[@beautyobserver2881]

Sir, how may I contact you

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

@@beautyobserver2881 I unfortunately wouldn't be able to help you personally.

[@beautyobserver2881]

@@DrBrandonBeaber why sir?

[@mymry9271]

Got curtain eye in right eye. Was checked for detached retina. Nope. Ischism of optic nerve. Two different doctors can't provide help. Self research reveals Prednisone may help. How do I get some?

[@DrBrandonBeaber]

Sorry. I can't comment on your specific situation. Many ophthalmologic conditions can cause similar symptoms and can mimic optic neuritis.