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CONDITIONS
DISEASE & MANAGEMENT
Accommodative (Focusing) Dysfunctions
Cataracts
Cornea Cross-Linking
Contact Lens & Eyeware
Convergence Excess (BV Disorder)
Convergence Insufficiency (BV Disorder)
Developmental Disability
Diabetic Retinopathy
Diabetes
Double Vision
Dry Eye
Electrophysiology
Eyelid Bump / Swelling
Eye Pain or Eyelid Pain
Flashes or Floaters in Vision
Glaucoma
Glasses & Eyeware
Keratoconus Management
Ischemic Optic Neuropathy
Loss of Vision
Macular Degeneration
Myopia Management
Occupational Therapy
Ocularmotor Dysfunction
Ocular Prosthetics
Optic Neuritis
Red Eye
Retinal Tear & Detachment
Refractive Error
Strabismus & Amblyopia
Traumatic Brain Injury
Trauma
Vision Disorders
Vision Rehabilitation
OPTIC NEURITIS
DESCRIPTION
Optic neuritis is inflammation and/or swelling to the optic nerve that typically affects young people. This causes a sudden and painless decrease in vision
SYMPTOMS
• sudden or gradual loss of vision in one eye
• blurry vision
• dim vision
• colors appearing dull and faded
• pain behind the eye or with eye movements
EVALUATION PROCESS
A dilated eye exam will be necessary to determine if optic neuritis is present. Visual field testing, photographs and computer imaging may also be required at the time of your consultation.
SERVICE AREAS PROVIDING TREATMENT
The Center for Advanced Ophthalmic Care