Definition The inflammation of the optic nerve is called neuritis nervi optici. The optic nerve is the second cranial nerve, i.e. it is part of the central nervous system, the brain. It begins at the retina of the eye and transmits the information received by the eye to the brain. For this reason, the disease … Inflammation of the optic nerve
Therapy In most cases an inflammation of the optic nerve shows spontaneous healing even without therapy and the visual acuity improves again by itself. However, the underlying disease should still be identified in order to treat it. About two thirds of those affected have multiple sclerosis, which cannot be cured, but the symptoms can be … Therapy | Inflammation of the optic nerve
Neuritis nervi optici (Latin) Symptoms The main symptom of optic neuritis is a visual disturbance in which the decrease in visual acuity (loss of visual acuity) occurs suddenly. This deterioration in vision can occur particularly in multiple sclerosis as a result of a warming of the body, for example after strenuous physical activity, after a … Symptoms of optic neuritis
A scotoma refers to the weakening or even loss of part of the visual field. The visual perception is restricted or cancelled in this area. Several forms of scotoma can be distinguished, depending on the place of origin and the severity of the failure. The cause can be in the area of the eye, the … Scotoma
What is the nature of a visual field failure? A visual field loss is the weakening or even the loss of a part of the visual field. Visual perception is restricted or cancelled in this area. Possible forms of representation can be: Flashes of light, Small, dancing points (so-called Mouches volantes), Color changes, Dark spots … What is the nature of a visual field failure? | Scotoma
Associated symptoms The accompanying symptoms depend on the cause of the scotoma and cannot be named generally. If the scotoma is an expression of a stroke, it can also lead to double vision, hemiplegia of the body and speech disorders. If the scotoma is caused by glaucoma, the patient will have severe symptoms or no … Associated symptoms | Scotoma
Duration The duration of the scotoma depends on the cause of the scotoma, how quickly it is found and then treated. As long as the associated area of the brain is less supplied with oxygen, there is an increased intracranial pressure or there is a disease of the retina or the optic nerve, there will … Duration | Scotoma
