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Optic Neuritis (Retrobulbar Neuritis)

Inflammation of the optic nerve. Commonly associated conditions include autoimmune disorders such as MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS, infections, and granulomatous diseases. Clinical features include retro-orbital pain that is aggravated by eye movement, loss of color vision, and contrast sensitivity that may progress to severe visual loss, an afferent pupillary defect (Marcus-Gunn pupil), and in some instances optic disc hyperemia and swelling. Inflammation may occur in the portion of the nerve within the globe (neuropapillitis or anterior optic neuritis) or the portion behind the globe (retrobulbar neuritis or posterior optic neuritis).
Also Known As:
Retrobulbar Neuritis; Anterior Optic Neuritis; Posterior Optic Neuritis; Anterior Optic Neuritides; Neuritides, Anterior Optic; Neuritides, Optic; Neuritides, Posterior Optic; Neuritides, Retrobulbar; Neuritis, Anterior Optic; Neuritis, Optic; Neuritis, Posterior Optic; Neuritis, Retrobulbar; Neuropapillitides; Optic Neuritides; Optic Neuritides, Anterior; Optic Neuritides, Posterior; Optic Neuritis, Anterior; Optic Neuritis, Posterior; Posterior Optic Neuritides; Retrobulbar Neuritides; Neuropapillitis
Networked: 2354 relevant articles (129 outcomes, 275 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Multiple Sclerosis
2. Neuromyelitis Optica (Devic's Disease)
3. Transverse Myelitis (Necrotizing Myelitis)
4. Optic Nerve Diseases (Optic Neuropathy)
5. Myelitis

Experts

1. Takahashi, Toshiyuki: 40 articles (02/2022 - 01/2011)
2. Calabresi, Peter A: 33 articles (02/2022 - 02/2006)
3. Paul, Friedemann: 33 articles (02/2022 - 04/2008)
4. Nakashima, Ichiro: 27 articles (01/2022 - 01/2011)
5. Wei, Shihui: 26 articles (11/2022 - 01/2014)
6. Reindl, Markus: 26 articles (05/2021 - 09/2011)
7. Saidha, Shiv: 25 articles (02/2022 - 02/2012)
8. Balcer, Laura J: 24 articles (01/2022 - 03/2002)
9. Fujihara, Kazuo: 23 articles (01/2022 - 01/2011)
10. Xu, Quangang: 21 articles (11/2022 - 10/2015)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Optic Neuritis:
1. Adrenal Cortex Hormones (Corticosteroids)IBA
2. SteroidsIBA
3. Retinaldehyde (Retinal)IBA
4. MethylprednisoloneFDA LinkGeneric
5. AntibodiesIBA
6. Intravenous Immunoglobulins (IVIG)FDA Link
7. Prednisolone (Predate)FDA LinkGeneric
8. Rituximab (Mabthera)FDA Link
9. Myelin-Oligodendrocyte GlycoproteinIBA
10. Immunoglobulin G (IgG)IBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Plasma Exchange
3. Plasmapheresis
4. Aftercare (After-Treatment)
5. Oral Administration