An Optic Neuritis Primer

Host: Adrienne W. Scott, MD

Guest: M. Tariq Bhatti, MD

CME Information FacultyM. Tariq Bhatti, MDProfessor of Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, and NeurologyChief, Neuro Ophthalmology DivisionDuke University School of Medicine and Duke Eye CenterDurham, NC HostAdrienne W. Scott, MDAssistant Professor of OphthalmologyWilmer Eye InstituteJohns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, MD Activity PlannersStephanie Stowell Wenick, MPhilManager, Educational Strategy and ContentMed-IQBaltimore, MD Amy SisonDirector of Continuing Medical EducationMed-IQBaltimore, MD Activity OverviewThis podcast explores the differential diagnosis of optic neuritis, its most common signs and symptoms, and optimal treatment approaches for patients with vision loss due to optic neuritis. In addition, the relationship among optic neuritis, multiple sclerosis, and clinically isolated syndrome is discussed, as well as strategies for managing patients at risk of developing multiple sclerosis. Learning Objecti