General Multiple sclerosis is a chronic disease which is an inflammation of the insulating layer (myelin sheath) of nerves in the central nervous system. The inflammation of this insulating layer can cause a number of symptoms. A common early symptom of the disease is inflammation of the optic nerve. Inflammation of the optic nerve is … Optic nerve inflammation in multiple sclerosis
Prognosis The inflammation of the optic nerve, which develops in the course of multiple sclerosis, usually heals when the relapse therapy is initiated. After a period of 1-2 weeks the inflammation usually subsides and the symptoms should also disappear during this time. Over 90% of those affected regain a visual acuity of 0.5 after the … Prognosis | Optic nerve inflammation in multiple sclerosis
Prophylaxis So far it is not possible to give a recommendation for prophylaxis of optic nerve inflammation in multiple sclerosis. It is not possible to predict the duration and severity of the relapse, nor to discuss the triggers responsible for the relapse. It is possible that in the future, new therapies such as EPO treatment … Prophylaxis | Optic nerve inflammation in multiple sclerosis
