Role Of Various Factors In The Treatment Of Optic Neuritis----A Study

Aim: To analyse the influence of various factors on the visual outcome of Optic neuritis patients Materials & Methods: A total of 116 patients with optic neuritis were studied as a prospective study for two years in the department of Ophthalmology, Dr PSIMS&RF, Chinoutpalli. All cases were investigated for visual acuity, colour vision, APD, visual fields. At the end of the study all the above parameters were recorded and analysed. Discussion: All the patients having optic neuritis were presented with defective vision[100%].70 cases had ocular pain[60.34%].32 patients had defective colour vision[27.58%].28 patients had defective visual fields[24.14%].The study showed a female preponderance with 64% of cases. History of recurrence was noted in 10% of cases. Conclusion: In our study no specific factor is associated with the aetiology of optic neuritis.18% of cases showed bilaterality. After treatment[ONTT],all the cases showed significant improvement in the visual acuity. Colour vision was improved at the end of third month of treatment. ONTT regime has a very significant role in the treatment of Optic neuritis cases.