Optic Neuritis Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment

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Dr. Brandon Beaber is a board-certified neurologist with subspecialty training in multiple sclerosis and other immunological diseases of the nervous system. He is a partner in the Southern California Permanente Medical Group and practices in Downey, California (South Los Angeles). He has several publications on MS epidemiology and has participated in clinical trials for MS therapeutics. You can follow him on twitter @Brandon_Beaber where he regularly posts about MS news and research.
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@usualobject0 4 жыл бұрын

This man is brilliant.

@mattz5275 3 жыл бұрын

He sure is his book is stellar 👌🏼

@Ennugia Жыл бұрын

My first symptom of MS was ON, but I realize now how little I knew about it. Soon after came the diagnosis of MS, so I never really thought about ON anymore. So much information in a single video, I had to go back and listen again on many places. And I'll have to listen a bunch of times more. Thank you, Dr. Beaber. Hope my ON doesn't return.

@magdalenagroover 2 жыл бұрын

You have no idea how much this information helped me. I am visiting the ocular Doctor, after almost 5 years of heroes zoster on my right eye. I started experiencing this horrible pain on the back of my eye that last a few seconds just about every morning when I wake up. Thank you.

@erinkeller9700 Жыл бұрын

In October 2022, I had my 2nd episode of optic neuritis. This time the inflammation caused a hemorrhage in the back of my eye. Spent 7 days in the hospital. They found a few white matter lesions. I was diagnosed with CIS. I also have lupus and raynauds. I recently had episodes of diploplia and I suffer from migraines daily. I really hope my neurologist will put me on preventative medication soon.

@emilybarrett464 Жыл бұрын

Ughhhh this is the worst! MS patient for 6 years. Had this a few times, awful. One eye paralysed, double vision 🤦🏼‍♀️ id much rather my relapses made my legs not work, than vision problems!

@AaronBosterMD 4 жыл бұрын

Nice video! I see what you've done here!

@rami9159 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative , thank you

@domingapalonan8782 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video

@algolpoo6313 2 жыл бұрын

My aunt has exactly the Symptoms he is describing days after recovering from COVID(omicron), her MRI, blood test and all the vision test he talks about, her results are exactly what he said, he was prescribed with solu-Medrol 1000mg for 5 days, she is still trying to recover, but doctors didn’t know what she has, so I just found this video!!! I’m so happy he talks about other options for the treatment, maybe that would help her for her complete recovery 🙏. We don’t want her to live with a vision like that. I wish I could have a zoom medical appointment with this doctor.

@monification5079 2 жыл бұрын

Any updates so far?

@user-ig3kn2ly2x 6 ай бұрын

I'm experiencing ON as I write; same time as last year, same eye, no medication, but understand what it is and why. I have a big bottle of Tumeric in the kitchen. Taking one Teaspoon in water with a packet of Equal. Plus, going back on Whals Protocol; just what I did after last February's O Neuritis. Yup, eye got better and returned to normal by Late March Early April. Recommendation: This disease is going to be with her / us, so better to learn with natural herbs and spices are well-known to reduce inflammation in the body. This way, it may not be necessary to run right to the doctor or the hospital. ...They see this all the time, and don't do nearly enough to treat and cure Anybody, sigh. So try Whals Protocol and Tumeric in 6+8 oz of water. Seems to help slowly restore function. Best. Peace ❤

@lab4389 2 ай бұрын

I just had an eye attack yesterday. I woke up and within minutes I felt such intense pain. Yes Dr. (It can be extremely painful.) I just started screaming and crying. My husband took me to the ER and they gave me a steroid shot and I started feeling better. It scared me so much. Now I’m scared for it to happen again. I just got diagnosed with MS. I was getting dizzy a lot and when I fell, I knew I had to get help. So, I didn’t even know what was happening. I’m watching videos to learn about MS. Thank you for explaining it so well.

@kitapvekemanhakknda8511 5 ай бұрын

Thank you ,you told this topic that is very understandable.

@BJJ_Richie Жыл бұрын

My wife just got diagnosed with this , and had a black out yesterday , scared the hell out of me

@michitsurumi4613 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for the very informative video. I learned a lot about this disease. My question is whether optic neuritis causes a teary eye. Thank you.

@haleyhardy8367 5 ай бұрын

This has been so helpful to listen to. I just had a long day doing tests and feeling very alone.

@DrBrandonBeaber 5 ай бұрын

I'm glad it helped. Best of luck to you.

@abq5525 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks you Dr. I only know a hand full of doctors with the same dedication and commitment like yours... 🙏 God bless you.

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

@farahchaerunnisa7611 3 жыл бұрын

@@DrBrandonBeaber hello doc, we got the same case like optic neuritis to my son. some how can we have an email you? or chat message...please.thanks

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

@@farahchaerunnisa7611 Sorry. I can't give you personal advice Farah.

@RR-ss7dn 7 ай бұрын

Thank you for such detail and clarity

@DrBrandonBeaber 7 ай бұрын

@kevineeverhart7869 4 жыл бұрын

This was a Great presentation & very thorough. It will be useful during my next visit to the eye Dr.-- who isn't all the familiar with MS & the fallout related to MS Please don't forget to post the link to the other video you mentioned about electrophoresis.

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

It looks like it works. Here is the direct link: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r72UY6ykxLyvpI0.html

@khaledking5408 Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much

@terrijones8127 3 жыл бұрын

I had an optic neuritis flare about 7 years ago. I didn't know what it was at first I just thought I had a floater in my eye that wouldn't go away. That went on for about 2 weeks. I finally seen an ophthalmologist who thought he knew what I had but recommended a neurologist. Sure enough after the MRI he found MS. I've had 2 other attacks since. I've lost color in the eye. Even driving is hard without sunglasses because of the light differential in each eye. This was great information. You have a new subscriber! Everything you mentioned was spot on!

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

:) Thanks. Let me know if you have any video requests

@MrBhash4 2 жыл бұрын

I too have same symptoms let know many days will it take to cure pls

@mrslotze1736 5 ай бұрын

I had 3 episodes of ON and the doctors have not told me I was diagnosed with MS. I got pregnant and haven’t got ON since then 6 years later I’m not I’m having a left eye pain when movement but this is my second day with this..

@TheRealNewBlackMusic 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for mentioning neurosarcoidosis truly one of the most horrific diseases on the planet whenever I speak with my doctors about plasmapheresis they look at me like I'm crazy and just shake their heads and turnaround mumbling they won't even consider it it's very frustrating to be around doctors who are short-sighted and small-minded thank you very much again for this video

@DrBrandonBeaber 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was helpful.

@akhet83 Жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. This was how my MS first presented. Although I have since recovered, it still doesn't sit right with me that I was never offered any drugs other than Advil.

@Dr.Maj.Adityabhardwaj1987 2 жыл бұрын

Thank u so much buddy

@rachels.marceaux211 2 жыл бұрын

Great explanation and very helpful.

@DrBrandonBeaber 2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad it was useful

@mywaterbaby1 Жыл бұрын

Yes please 🙏

@chadwalker638 Жыл бұрын

I was diagnosed with M.S. about 10 years ago. My symptom was very strange. When I would look left, my left eye would turn but my right eye would stay straight. The same vice versa. All I would see is a blur... After 12 MRIS and numerous cat scans and a spinal tap I was diagnosed with M.S. I had to learn how to walk again as well

@treegee9646 11 ай бұрын

Thanks for this information . I found out about mines though a Oberon scan.

@mywaterbaby1 Жыл бұрын

Thank you 🙏 outstanding

@hedgehogwildlifejunction9119 3 жыл бұрын

i had an episode on holiday in 2000. suddenly it was like a shutter going down in my left eye, i couldnt see, anyway 2016 was diagnosed with PPMS. 2007 i had VEP test and diagnosed bilateral ON. 2016 another VEP which showed worsening again. in between i had attacks of terrible pain in my eye, and also lost colour perception. I had to ask my daughters to pick out paint for me lol as my red would be pink or orange. i often pick out wrong colours. in between 2000 and 2016 i had 3 lesions on my spinal cord in different places. i have steady progession and now 7 on the EDSS.

@jomelmoralde145 9 ай бұрын

Thank you Doc! Very informative and all accurate (based on my experience as ON patient)

@DrBrandonBeaber 9 ай бұрын

I'm glad you liked it.

@iust25in 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching

@kandykone88 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! I do have to say your desk/hutch was giving my organizational self anxiety 🤪

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

@lenushpopa 7 ай бұрын

Thank you! Very good video.

@DrBrandonBeaber 7 ай бұрын

Thanks

@_angierah_ 4 жыл бұрын

Great information, thank you! Question- Does someone with MS, and a history of uveitis, have an increased risk of later developing optic neuritis?

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

MS is linked to optic neuritis, and uveitis is definitely associated with other autoimmune diseases, but I don't think uveitis is specifically linked to optic neuritis.

@justinj4827 6 ай бұрын

I got diagnosed with MOG. It started with Aritas in both eyes, and then eventually body completely shut down, and I got intubated and woke up in a new world. My healthcare in my area let me go down big time.

@dr_emmz 10 ай бұрын

Doc very very nice and informative video, please is azathioprine used in treating retrobulbar neuritis

@carolebeasley3045 7 ай бұрын

I have multiple sceloris. At 78 this is my first expetience.

@karenpack9088 4 жыл бұрын

I always love how clear and informative your videos are, the way you explained Optic Neuritis and MS is very similar to the way my neurologist does in New Zealand. I had optic neuritis in 2019 which then became a diagnosis of MS after getting an MRI, Blood & Antibody tests (NMO and MOG), and a lumbar puncture. When I had optic neuritis I didn't notice any color changes until my Ophthalmologist covered my left eye and the red paper was suddenly brown. Since then, I have noticed that whenever I get the flu the pain comes back.

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing your story. It's fairly common that people don't notice the color change until covering the normal eye. What you're experiencing with the flu is likely "Uhtoff's phenomenon" which I'm going to do a video on soon.

@mikelgiroud8798 3 жыл бұрын

When you first start having optic neuritis, does the pain comes first?

@ruddyguzzman 2 жыл бұрын

How are you now?

@MelodiousME 10 ай бұрын

Eager to learn more from you

@royalroc9201 3 жыл бұрын

I have optic nerve damage for a long time but just found out what can i take to calm inflammation and pain down.im always double vision

@nourhansalem4352 3 жыл бұрын

great job 😍

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks

@mattz5275 3 жыл бұрын

What about stress and anxiety? Can that bring on pseudo Optic Neuritis?

@mysimpleshowfree7437 4 жыл бұрын

Nice

@HoosierDaddyActual 5 ай бұрын

To add some info: I had a diverticular bleed and lost half my blood over 12 hours. Since my hgb remained just above the hospital's level for transfusions, I didn't receive any blood. A week later I lost the bottom half of my left eye's site (NAION). Two months later I lost 90% of the sight in my right eye. No steroids were given although I was under the care of an ophthalmologist right away.

@ED-es2qv Жыл бұрын

I had optic neuritis in both eyes, very severe but almost completely recovered at least on the eye test. I don’t feel like I see as well, or as quickly as I did before. At night, I can’t drive because I frequently misunderstand what I’m seeing. I simply don’t do it, I don’t even like riding in the car at night because I always think we’re about to hit something or run off the road. There are also a lot of things I need a magnifying glass and flashlight to see, which I used to see just by wearing my glasses.

@meenakshijat2855 Жыл бұрын

How much time it takes to recover your vision after optic neuritis

@sharbee23000 2 жыл бұрын

I have idiopathic intracranial hypertension. I've had optic neuritis and papilledema.

@harmcity9934 Жыл бұрын

My first MS symptom Sept. 05 2022, the day that I'll never forget

@HassanAli-kx3nl 2 жыл бұрын

Please doc we are really helpless please doc I watched your video you tell everything very clearly I am sure you will find out what happened with my sis in only 2 months and what’s her treatment please doc help us

@mdnasiruddin7494 Жыл бұрын

Excellent Explained Optic neuritis Love From INDIA 🇮🇳

@rm669 Жыл бұрын

Hello Dr. Brandon, I've got some blur spot on my both eye after a fever for almost seven days with extreme body pain and got lots of red spots on my skin. I've got 2 lab test and it turns out normal. my question is will this blur spot gets worst?

@rakayabarre9528 3 жыл бұрын

I have an appointment for tomorrow :) previously diagnosed with Fibromyalgia and EDS. I'm expecting more testing for MS due to pain in my eyes when trying to sleep (heavy eyes that feel strained and very painful) wish me luck! :)

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

I wish you the best of luck. :)

@henp99 Жыл бұрын

My very first symptom in primary Progressive multiple sclerosis was vision in just two years I have went from division problem to taking 90 mg of Baclofen a day

@misspamba1 3 жыл бұрын

Brilliant doctor.. please where do you work and do you take patients? I will fly to wherever you are 😉

@jeevanraj6088 2 жыл бұрын

Hello doc I'm a myopic patient nowadays I have pain around my left eye and at the left facial side but it usually go away when I do physical exercise. Is these important symptoms of optic nerve damage Please reply.

@jenifersnyder8778 Жыл бұрын

I have optic neuritis and have no pain. Went to an eye check up and had RAPD and further testing shows optic nerve swelling and disc swelling with blurred margins. Ordered a CAT scan 🤷‍♀️

@GetchaaPull 2 жыл бұрын

I think I have this. Been blind in one eye for 3 weeks now 😞

@ameermadrid9684 3 жыл бұрын

Pls dr i have this optic neuritis and k.c also 6 months ago i got my first pair of scleral lenses for keratoconus ..2 week ago ..i had pain in right eyes when i move it..can i wear my lenses or leave it

@divyadwivedi9973 2 жыл бұрын

I have thumb like expression in right eye is it optic neuritis if it's which medicine is best

@LAKHWINDERSINGH-bl7si 2 жыл бұрын

Have you any treatment about optic nerve damage due to trauma and blurr vision can you restore my vision in right eyep please sir tell me

@shubhpatil8042 Жыл бұрын

Any possibility that if this happens to right eye then the pain radiates to right head bones and swells nerves ?

@nimmavenu270 5 ай бұрын

My 12year son had this problem recently

@_dyats 3 ай бұрын

I do have optic neuritis but and it's been active for 3 years but I don't have any symptoms except small black dots in the eyes and sometimes about 10% loss of vision...

@anacamillegabales370 2 жыл бұрын

Hello doc ,last sept my blurred vision starts then i found out that i have congenital cataracts doctor said its ok but my vision is getting much blurred especially the left side then yesterday i went to another hospital i found out that i have optic nueritis and they recomend me to go to the other hospital , i want to ask if theres a cure for this because i am worried with my vision. Thank you doc

@cherylvl1036 4 жыл бұрын

So much good information Dr. Beaber! Thanks

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

You're very welcome. I'm glad you enjoyed it.

@stayyoungandstrong.260 Жыл бұрын

Hello. After my cataract surgery in both eyes i have a grey block in the left eye on my focal point. The Vep test showed nerve weakness. It's been a year and no improvement. Kindly tell me what i should for this.

@Scarlett_84 2 жыл бұрын

Can the optic nerve heal after a couple of years? I've had a lot of optic neuritis in the past. Wonder if there is permanent damage

@kaydencegregorio8164 2 жыл бұрын

Good day doc my girl have that sick please helpe how to do plss plss

@juliatullier7375 Жыл бұрын

What about people with a optic nerve that isn’t fully formed what can be done?

@sbrodie99 4 жыл бұрын

Great video! When I was still waiting for a diagnosis, my ON (left eye) was left untreated. About 9 weeks after it began, I felt 3 consecutive buzzes of electricity down the entire right side of my body. After those buzzes, some of my vision returned - it was like somebody flicked a switch! My vision fully recovered after another 4 weeks and 5 day oral methylprednisolone. I’m still seeking an official diagnosis and have tested negative for AQP-4 and MOG antibodies. All my symptoms completely subsided after methylprednisolone (leg weakness, altered sensation in soles of feet and fingertips, Lhermitte’s sign). Only ever had one attack and don’t meet McDonald Criteria. Could this be CIS?

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

I have some insight but wouldn't feel comfortable giving direct medical advice. Generally speaking, the key test after optic neuritis is an MRI of the brain.

@kevineeverhart7869 4 жыл бұрын

@@DrBrandonBeaber With contrast?

@biloucanu 3 жыл бұрын

What was your vision like when it all began? Like did you had color contrast, dimness, and how much was your acuity? After you recovered did you get everything back to normal or is there some residue left? Appreciate your input into this.

@algolpoo6313 2 жыл бұрын

She had COVID(omicron) and after some days of her recovery she is having problems whit her eye vision.

@ahmedgharieb5252 3 жыл бұрын

I have heal optic nerve 4 years before.. My sight decreased about 20%..thanks god.. But I want a treatment of Utah's phenomenon I want my eye back .. Or i should just wait?

@darlene1187 4 жыл бұрын

Dr. Beaber. Your videos are so informative. Thank-you so much for taking your time to share your knowledge. (Just to assist and not to complain - the "link above" re plasma treatment was not functioning)

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for pointing this out. I added the card, and the direct link is here if you want to check it out: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/r72UY6ykxLyvpI0.html

@kevineeverhart7869 4 жыл бұрын

I guess I missed the card. Pls disregard my earlier comment.

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

@@kevineeverhart7869 You were actually right. I added the card when I saw your comment.

@hadasaardeb1522 Жыл бұрын

Hello Doc My vision is very low. i see 20\100 with lenses. I also hate sunny weather because i dont see anything and I cant determine the colors. What can I do? Is it possible to treat?

@davidladdie1025 9 ай бұрын

I have foot drop bad leg weakness i walk with crutches .Severe tinnitus ,pains and cramps all over my body > .I have just had an episode of this ophthalmology can,t find the problem .My vision has been affected in 1 eye where the colour is less than in the other eye ,when it happened i lst just about all vision in my right eye.I am also now border line diabetic .Had these problems for 5 years and still can not get a diagnosis.

@shad6519 2 жыл бұрын

Is there any cure for optic nerve damage? Thanks

@aminuddinshaikh6030 3 жыл бұрын

Plz let me know methylprednisolone is suitable for optic nerve disease and duration of treatment

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

A typical treatment of optic neuritis in adults is methylprednisolone 1000mg daily for 3-5 days.

@youkendehunique6317 2 жыл бұрын

How can I book an appointment with you? I'm coming from Florida.

@mrslotze1736 5 ай бұрын

One year I experienced for the first time 3 episodes of ON and I shortly after that I got pregnant and six years later still no relapse and i now am experiencing the same eye pain for 2 days now. I wounded if it’s comming back although it’s been a while… 🤔 during past ON treatments wasn’t diagnosed MS.

@Rocky-pz8px 3 жыл бұрын

I am having pain in my left eye since 2-3 days when i did an all-nighter online study session and only slept 3hrs and did another all nighter next day. After this i felt pain in both eyes, then right eye got fine in a day, but still left eye has minor discomfort when i see Top-Right position (at top of nose), pain is between eye and eyebrow..i dont have colour issue, nothing blurry.. Can this be ON or just eye strain?? Plz reply Dr.

@MusicFandom Жыл бұрын

Hi Dr. Beaber, I am getting an MRI brain scan next week, but I am curious on your thoughts. I have a constant pain that feels like it is coming from behind the eyes. I had a fairly large fluid pocket in my right eye that water pills took care of over a couple of months. However, several months later my vision has not returned in the eye which is bad enough that I cannot make out 1 inch letters at any distance and colors are off like red looks pink etc.. and i see what looks like a kaleidoscope without the colors (lights only) I was also just diagnosed with POTS but this is probably not linked? The POTS could even be a misdiagnosis I guess.. You wouldn't have any suggestions as to anything that would cause this would you?

@plarkin6433 7 ай бұрын

Food sensitivity can cause terrible illness, even blindness. Might want begin Lions diet...beef,bacon, butter and eggs. See Dr Anthony Chaffee MD neurologist & lots of great carnivore doctors on YT Thank you God bless you

@crystalbrewington7095 3 жыл бұрын

I believe I experienced Optic Neuropathy a month ago. and my vision decreased from 20/20 to 20/25, I have a new onset of floaters and formed astigmatism. Would a Dr be able to see that I recently had ON or do I have to be evaluated while it happens? I am doing better but still have bilateral pain with movement behind the eyes and it is everyday. Also is there any relationship between ON and dry eyes! thanks!

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

These are better questions for an ophthalmologist, but even after incomplete recovery from optic neuritis, people will often have an abnormal examination (relative afferent pupillary defect for instance). There are other causes of optic nerve disease such as anterior ischemic optic neuropathy. Optic neuritis should not cause dry eyes which is generally related to superficial corneal injury.

@ghenetaregai5912 7 ай бұрын

Can a double vision cause by small vessel ischemic disease recover?

@hlm1972 4 жыл бұрын

I had a neurologist test me for Devic's disease years ago. What is that, and how does it relate to Optic Neuritis?

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

Devic disease is an old name for the disease neuromyelitis optica (NMO) which can cause optic neuritis, transverse myelitis, and inflammation in the brain in some cases. About 70% of people with this condition have an antibody called the anti-aquaporin-4 antibody which is likely the test your doctor performed. I may do a separate video on NMO at some point.

@angeliquetamsinpotgieter1165 2 жыл бұрын

Hi I was told in late February that my optic nerves have due to too many optic neuritis attacks I have spent the past three months watching my side absolutely crumble to the point of visual snow has happened my central vision is going fast and sub peripheral in my right eye no doctor will help me where I am as I personally don't think they have dealt with this I am definitely going blind really fast? I am so terrified

@sunnysnod7483 7 ай бұрын

Can this condition cause swelling around the eye and face?

@pumezanjokweni2478 5 ай бұрын

Brilliant .when do you refer to ICU?south africa

@DrBrandonBeaber 5 ай бұрын

@demetrastanton5777 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was diagnosed with Optical Neuronitis 3weeks ago and I lost the sight in my right eye as of today it still has not returned. We done MRI of head and neck, VEP test, IV Steroids for 5 days and NMO IgG Autoantibodies test. All test came back normal except the MRI of the neck. It showed I had 2 places where the vertebrae was pressing against my spinal cord. Could that be part of the problem? If not what should be my next step .

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry. I can't give you medical advice here. Vertebrae pressing against the spinal cord would not cause optic neuritis.

@anilkumar-mw5ee 7 ай бұрын

Hello doctor. Can stem cell therapy strengthen the nerve and improves the vision.?

@Slickboot21 3 жыл бұрын

The search that led me here was, "how the Pineal gland affects the optic nerves". Since you didn't mention Pineal at all, I assume either I've searched the wrong subject -or - you don't know anything about the Pineal either. No one seems to want to discuss it. Informative presentation though. Thanks for sharing.

@DrBrandonBeaber 2 жыл бұрын

I'm not aware of any specific connection between optic neuritis and the pineal gland.

@alexandreturgeon465 9 ай бұрын

Dear Dr, would you say there is a link between uveitis and MS or any neurological disorder ? Thank you very much for your time. ❤

@DrBrandonBeaber 9 ай бұрын

I have rare patients with both uveitis and MS, but I don't think there is a clear association.

@shad6519 2 жыл бұрын

I have optic nerve damage. Without glasses I can’t see or read properly on the computer or KZfaq videos. I am getting worried now. Please help me. Thanks

@lololekgoane6923 7 ай бұрын

I have NMO and Lupus. In 2016 I lost my vision on my left eye but regained some of it. Two days ago I started experiencing pain in my eye, now my eye can barely see, I cannot see color or small objects. Do I need to go to the ER?

@avnicsccenterhisar2020 3 ай бұрын

subtle increased signal intensity is noted in retro bulbar part of left optic nerve likely optic neurities this show in mri my wife left eye focus see dark only upper and lower seen please reply what can i do

@sbaidoo25 2 ай бұрын

Experiencing ON atm. My symptoms are eye movement pain and vision dimness in my right eye. My doctor put me on IV methylprednisolone 1g for 3 days... last day was two days ago. My vision has still not returned. I'm a little worried but hopeful. Hoping to comeback to this comment with positive updates soon. Researching on how to reduce inflammation generally in the body.

@amieemaan100 Ай бұрын

Any improvements?

@sbaidoo25 Ай бұрын

@@amieemaan100 pain in my eye is gone down, but my vision has still not returned. I did an mri and various blood tests and my neurologist said everything seems normal. He's put me on Lyrica for 30 days, observing and still being optimistic.

@hashmat4379 4 ай бұрын

Hello alomost one half year I got LHON I’m taking some Idebenone 300 mg and Coq10 100mg with the vitamin C 1000mg but it didn’t help me Please advise me what do I need to do

@fatherbewithme Жыл бұрын

I swear it feels like I'm suffering from this shit now, the nerves behind my eyes are constantly vibrating, my eyes are slightly sore and these symptoms make me feel unusually tired especially if I am not wearing my glasses

@ranausman4127 Жыл бұрын

@harmeetsingh6409 3 жыл бұрын

My mother lost her vision in both eyes and currently being administered with oral prednisolone 7.5mg. How good is the prognosis for this?

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

I unfortunately would not be able to answer this. There are many causes of vision loss aside from optic neuritis. For optic neuritis, the recovery is usually good if the vision loss at it's worst point is 20/100 or better.

@angelina4989 3 жыл бұрын

***Attn: Dr. Beaber*** pertaining to the treatment against the relapse of the Optic Neuritis (both eyes) that originated specifically from MOG antibodies(not MS or anything else) where patient had a full vision recovery using IV steroids... In your "Rituximab(Rituxan/Truxima)" video you have shared your opinion on having a lesser doze of this IV infusion(500mg instead of 1000mg) and no particular need for a commonly used doze after 14 days, and than 6 month follow up with the equal doze(500mg instead of 1000mg) to assure no issues with low levels of hemoglobin down the road... Since your Rituximab video doesn't mention about MOG antibodies caused Optic Neuritis, does your opinion of 500mg infusion doze(single doze without 14 day follow up)equally applies? In other words, does the presence of MOG antibodies would for some reason require a higher doze(1000mg), and the 14 day follow up doze? Thank you ahead of time for your reply!!!

@rami9159 3 жыл бұрын

Does visual acuity improve by lenses in optic neuritis ?

@DrBrandonBeaber 3 жыл бұрын

They do not. corrective lenses only will help with refractory visual loss.

@katlady5000 4 жыл бұрын

My first MS attack was optic neuritis in my left eye. The back of my skull to the side of my face was numb about a month before I lost the vision. I didn't have pain. But I have a high pain tolerance so maybe I did have pain but ignored it. 6 months later I had it in my right now and than I was diagnosed with MS.

@DrBrandonBeaber 4 жыл бұрын

Pain is a common symptom with optic neuritis, but not 100% of people have pain. Often, the pain is nagging but not extremely severe.

@katlady5000 4 жыл бұрын

@@DrBrandonBeaber The numbness a month before I couldn't see I remember because I went to see the doctor and they thought it was migraines but I rarely get headaches and I don't think I have ever had a migraine even with MS. I feel like my disease is mainly in my spinal cord not my brain.

@ReyAloneAloneRey 2 жыл бұрын

hey, how is your vision currently? Did you feel any improvement? . I have optic neuritis and I am very concerned about my vision. I noticed an improvement with IV steroids but I still don't see much

@katlady5000 2 жыл бұрын

@@ReyAloneAloneRey I was able to get my vision back completely after a month. I wear glasses but that isn't the optic neuritis. They did put me on prednisone. I hope you get your vision back.

@ReyAloneAloneRey 2 жыл бұрын

@@katlady5000 This is very good to read. I have faith in God that my vision will come back in full

@user-qq9ls5tn8d Жыл бұрын

My doctor said that my optic nerve is weak due to this neuritis. it will will take 1-2 year to improve natirally and if not there is the research is going on and it is in success track. and there may medicine will be available after one year. So what research is going on for visual improvement of weak optic nerve? Do you have any idea about research? Please reply...

@alexgyan7279 3 ай бұрын

I have low vision from birth but quite recently I have been experiencing slight pain behind my left eye. I consulted my optician who referred me to a doctor bcos there is swelling on the optic nerve of which im on waiting list to see the doctor. But im panicking at the moment. I need an advice