New Ways To Look at an Old Problem

Abstract

A 32-year-old man presented with optic neuritis (papillitis). A discussion of optic neuritis, the role of magnetic resonance imaging, and possible treatment options are presented. The role of optical coherence tomography in following patients with optic neuritis is discussed.

PETER SAVINO AND HELEN DANESH-MEYER, EDITORS

Key words: multiple sclerosis, optic neuritis, optical coherence tomography

1 Ophthalmology Department, Ramon y Cajal Hospital, Madrid, Spain

2 Neuro-ophthalmology Service, Wills Eye Hospital, Thomas Jefferson University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA

Reprint address: Molly E. Gilbert, MD, 840 Walnut St., Suite 930, Philadelphia, PA 19107.

The authors reported no proprietary or commercial interest in any product mentioned or concept discussed in this article.

PII: S0039-6257(05)00207-9

doi:10.1016/j.survophthal.2005.12.002

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