title: [Current recommendations on optic neuritis].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The diagnostics and therapy of optic neuritis are complex and require interdisciplinary cooperation.
  
  
  OBJECTIVE
  Compact, up-to-date recommendations for the clinician appear to be desirable.
  
  
  METHODS
  A selective literature search including the authors' professional experience was carried out. An algorithm for the practical approach to optic neuritis was derived from the best available evidence.
  
  
  RESULTS
  Our recommendation distinguishes between compulsory and optional investigations. Differential diagnostic cues with regard to atypical optic neuritis and other optic neuropathies are shown. Standard therapy patterns and means of escalation are suggested. Indications for referral are presented.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  The algorithm suggested in this article provides ophthalmologists with an effective orientation aid for the complete treatment procedure of optic neuritis.
authors.affiliation: Universitäts-Augenklinik, Im Neuenheimer Feld 400, 69120, Heidelberg, Deutschland, flemming.beisse@med.uni-heidelberg.de.
authors.forename: F
authors.initials: F
authors.lastname: Beisse
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Beisse
authors.forename: W A
authors.initials: WA
authors.lastname: Lagrèze
authors.forename: K
authors.initials: K
authors.lastname: Rüther
authors.forename: U
authors.initials: U
authors.lastname: Schiefer
authors.forename: H
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Wilhelm
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D009103:Multiple Sclerosis / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000628:therapy*; D009462:Neurology / Q000592:standards*; D009885:Ophthalmology / Q000592:standards*; D009902:Optic Neuritis / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000209:etiology / Q000628:therapy*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic
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