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ANA Positive Optic Neuritis
Optic neuritisMany clinicians feel that for young women age 15-45 the most common etiology for optic neuritis is demyelinating disease.We recommend screening certain patients with optic neuritis for occult auto immune disease in an attempt to discover those who might benefit from immunosuppressive therapy.N/APapillitis; VasculitisImmunosuppressive agents; CorticosteroidsN/