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Neurology (Expert Forum)
Optic Neuritis
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Optic Neuritis
by usedtobenormal, Dec 01, 2004 12:00AM
Is it possible to have had optic neuritis but have normal VEPs?
I recently experienced a bilateral episode of decreased vision, central scotoma, flashes bilaterally, decreased color saturation, and overall dimming of vision. (Like looking through a screen door) It lasted about two weeks.
My visual field had overall decreased sensitivity but has now returned to normal.
Thank you for your help.
I recently experienced a bilateral episode of decreased vision, central scotoma, flashes bilaterally, decreased color saturation, and overall dimming of vision. (Like looking through a screen door) It lasted about two weeks.
My visual field had overall decreased sensitivity but has now returned to normal.
Thank you for your help.
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Dec 01, 2004 12:00AM
It is possible to have a clinical diagnosis of optic neuritis and have a normal visual evoked potential. However, in the majority of cases (80-90%) it is abnormal. An MRI of the optic nerves with contrast may help to document the damage caused by the optic neuritis. Good luck.
