Klin Farmakol Farm. 2013;27(2):75-79
Optic neuritis and multiple sclerosis
- 1 Oční oddělení, Nemocnice Jihlava
Cerebrospinal multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune disease affecting thousands of patients, particularly young ones aged 20 to
40, in the Czech Republic. The ophthalmologist most commonly encounters multiple sclerosis in patients with ongoing optic neuritis. A
correct algorithm of timely diagnosis and treatment of optic neuritis is essential in minimizing permanent consequences in the patient and
optimally adjusting long-term treatment of multiple sclerosis. Early initiation of immunomodulation therapy is the only option to prevent
the progression of inflammation and, secondarily, neurodegeneration, which, as a result, may lead to delaying the patient's disability.
Optical coherence tomography is a new method that can, in the future, aid in monitoring the disease activity as well as in basic diagnosis.
Keywords: multiple sclerosis, OCT, optic neuritis, early treatment of multiple sclerosis
Published: July 1, 2013 Show citation
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