Optic Neuritis: Medical History

Medical history represents an important component in the diagnosis of optic neuritis (optic neuritis).

Family history

  • Is there a frequent history of neurologic disease in your family?
  • Are there frequent autoimmune diseases in your family?

Social history

  • Is there any evidence of psychosocial stress or strain due to your family situation?

Current medical history/systemic history (somatic and psychological complaints).

  • Do you have or have you had eye movement pain* ? If yes, how long ago?
  • Have or had you noticed a worsening of your visual acuity* ? If yes, what was your visual impression during this process:
    • Blurred vision to complete loss of visual acuity (vision loss)?
    • Disturbed color perception* (colors are perceived as dirty and pale)?
  • Have you noticed a temporary deterioration of vision after physical exertion (for example, sports, hot showers and baths)?
  • Have you ever experienced such discomfort?
  • Have you noticed any other symptoms:
    • Bladder weakness?
    • Gait disturbance/gait unsteadiness?
    • Sensory disturbances?
    • Taste disturbances?
    • Concentration disorders?
    • Fatigue?
    • Sexual dysfunction?
    • Speech disorders?
    • Word-finding disorders?
  • Do you feel depressed out of tune?
  • Are you experiencing any pain? If so, where is this pain localized and when does it occur?

Vegetative anamnesis incl. nutritional anamnesis

Self anamnesis incl. medication anamnesis

  • Previous diseases (neurological diseases, rheumatological diseases, infections, tumor diseases).
  • Operations
  • Allergies
  • Medications:
    • Interferon alfa-2a
    • Peginterferon alfa-2a

* If this question has been answered with “Yes”, an immediate visit to the doctor is required! (Data without guarantee)