Autoimmune Optic Neuropathy, Case Series (.pdf)

Auto-immune optic neuropathy represents a heterogeneous group of conditions, some with recognized systemic autoimmune disease and various autoimmune markers in serologic testing including NMO Abs. Others may present with recurrent visual loss and steroids dependency, but lack any evidence of other systemic inflammatory disease. The aim of this study is to characterize the clinical course of patients with recurrent and/or progressive autoimmune optic neuropathy

Why is He Losing His Sight

"Retinitis pigmentosa has a wide spectrum of clinical and retinal presentation and can lead to progressive visual field loss. Papilledema can also lead to visual field defects and decreased vision. We describe here an unusual case of combined optic neuropathy and retinal degeneration leading to vision loss.