Presentation
Patient referred by GP after presenting with a painful eye, photophobia and impaired vision.
Patient Data
MRI demonstrates an increased signal in the left optic nerve for a length of approximately 1 cm in the intraorbital region of the optic nerve, consistent with the features of focal neuritis of the left optic nerve with secondary atrophic changes.
Case Discussion
Optic neuritis is a relatively common symptom or manifestation of the inflammation of the central nervous system, which is frequently associated with multiple sclerosis. Long term complications can include optic nerve damage and atrophy.
Case courtesy of Dr Zane Sherif.