Optic neuritis: atypical features
Evidence-based neurology checklist on optic neuritis: atypical features: Symptoms of atypical optic neuritis Onset age >50 or <12 years Simultaneous or sequential bilateral ON Severe visual loss (no light perception) Progression for >2 weeks from onset Deterioration in vision after stopping…
Symptoms of atypical optic neuritis
- Onset age >50 or <12 years
- Simultaneous or sequential bilateral ON
- Severe visual loss (no light perception)
- Progression for >2 weeks from onset
- Deterioration in vision after stopping steroids
- Family history
- Previous history of cancer
Signs of atypical optic neuritis
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