TREATMENT:
Cortico-Steroids (oral prednisone and IV methylprednisolone) have been shown to significantly increase the rate of the recovery from optic neuritis. Continued use of steroids for around 3 years has been shown to delay the reoccurrence of ON and conversion to multiple sclerosis [Beck, R. W., 1995]. After the three years, studies show that no long term effect on reoccurance of optic neuritis is expected. These treatments must be chosen by the patient with the knowledge that their side-effects may outweigh the benefit of the malady.
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