Study reveals a decrease in optic neuritis incidence during and after the pandemic, while noting a rise in cases associated with chronic conditions such as MS and NMO.
More patients on topical therapy achieved at least a 20% IOP reduction, but the laser procedure was better at reducing the need for glaucoma surgeries, number of meds and incidence of ocular adverse effects.
Thinning and increased cupping are associated with systemic steroids, sex hormones and rhinitis, while the opposite findings are linked to antineoplastics and liver or urinary diseases.
Chronic stress brought on by vision problems may be a causative factor, researchers suggest, as the association was seen even adults younger than 65 and those with steady jobs.
The neurodegenerative disease can be difficult to track in terms of remyelination, but certain agents can be monitored through ocular imaging to gauge efficacy.