| Optic neuritis. | |
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MedLine Citation:
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PMID: 17577863 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
Abstract/OtherAbstract:
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Optic neuritis is a common cause of visual loss in young patients. Visual function generally spontaneously improves over weeks, and 95% of patients return to visual acuity of at least 20/40 within 12 months. The initial magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) helps stratify the risk of multiple sclerosis in patients with acute isolated optic neuritis. High-dose steroids hasten the rate, but not the final extent, of visual recovery in optic neuritis, and the decision to use this therapy is individualized. Interferon therapy should be considered in selected high-risk patients. |
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Authors:
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Edward J Atkins; Valérie Biousse; Nancy J Newman |
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Publication Detail:
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Type: Journal Article; Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Seminars in neurology Volume: 27 ISSN: 0271-8235 ISO Abbreviation: Semin Neurol Publication Date: 2007 Jul |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2007-06-19 Completed Date: 2007-08-31 Revised Date: 2007-12-03 |
Medline Journal Info:
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Nlm Unique ID: 8111343 Medline TA: Semin Neurol Country: United States |
Other Details:
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Languages: eng Pagination: 211-20 Citation Subset: IM |
Affiliation:
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Division of Neurology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, Saskatchewan, Canada. |
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Descriptor/Qualifier:
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Humans Optic Neuritis* / etiology, pathology, therapy Visual Acuity / physiology* |
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ID/Acronym/Agency:
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P30-EY06360/EY/NEI NIH HHS |
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