Patient's question:
The past two years, I suffered from optic neuritis. According to the doctor's advice, I took care of myself for a period of time, and I recovered completely quite well. In the past two years, I have been quite healthy and rarely had relapses. But recently, I have felt discomfort when using my eyes, as if there are signs of a relapse. What should I do if the optic neuritis relapses?Doctor's answer:
The cause of optic neuritis is not clear. It may be related to viral infections, cranial brain diseases, etc. When the body's resistance decreases, such as after a cold, there is a possibility of onset. It is important to relax your mind, avoid staying up late, and prevent excessive mental stress. After onset, follow the doctor's advice to use hormone drugs for treatment, as well as drugs for nourishing nerves. The course of the disease is relatively long, and complete recovery is slow, approximately requiring 2 to 3 weeks.