Optical Coherence Tomography and Optic Neuritis Not Related to Multiple Sclerosis

Evaluation and Follow-up of Optic Neuritis Not Related to Multiple Sclerosis

The visual prognosis of optic neuritis not related to multiple sclerosis is unknown, both in terms of functional recovery and evolution.

This prospective cohort study aim to assess the ophthalmological evolution of patients presenting an episode of optic neuritis (NO) not related to a multiple sclerosis or to a clinically isolated syndrome.

Inclusion Criteria:

• First onset of an optic neuritis lasting for less than 1 month
• With a brain MRI that does not meet the MS criteria

Exclusion Criteria:

• Contra-indication to MRI
• Pregnant or lactating woman
• History of known ipsilateral optic neuritis
• Ophthalmologic comorbidity in the ipsilateral eye that may interfere with the interpretation of the examinations