Synonyms: retrobulbar neuritis, papillitis
Optic neuritis, or inflammation of the optic nerves, is a frequent cause of acute optic nerve injury in children and adults. Although optic neuritis is frequently associated with multiple sclerosis, there are many other causes of optic neuritis.1 Classically there is a triad of clinical features - reduced vision (of varying severity), eye pain (particularly on movement) and impaired colour vision.
This is a companion discussion topic for the original article at https://patient.info/doctor/neurology/acute-optic-neuritis