Updates and Controversies in the Management of Acute Optic Neuritis

Optic neuritis remains a common diagnosis with controversial management. Although typical optic neuritis is often associated with “good” recovery of visual acuity, patients are often left with persistent impairments of contrast sensitivity, color vision, and visual field. These permanent visual deficits correlate with structural injury to the anterior visual pathway and are closely linked to visual quality of life. High dose corticosteroids are...