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Optic neuritis describes any condition that causes inflammation of the optic nerve; it may be associated with demyelinating diseases, or infectious or inflammatory processes. It is also known as optic papillitis , neuroretinitis and retrobulbar neuritis. It is most often associated with multiple sclerosis, and it may lead to complete or partial loss of vision in one or both eyes. Other causes include:

Partial, transient vision loss can be an indication of early onset multiple sclerosis.

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