Optic neuritis
MONDO:0005885Optic neuritis is inflammation of the optic nerve, the nerve that carries the visual signal from the eye to the brain.The conditionmay cause sudden, reduced vision in the affected eye(s). While the cause of optic neuritis is unknown, it has been associated with autoimmune diseases, infections, multiple sclerosis, drug toxicity and deficiency of vitamin B-12. Vision often returns to normal within 2-3 weeks without treatment. In some cases, corticosteroids are given to speed recovery. If known, the underlying cause should be treated.
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Herbal supplement fails to show clear benefit in optic neuritis pilot
Disease control TerminatedThis small pilot study tested whether adding gypenosides (a herbal supplement) to standard steroid treatment could help protect the nerve at the back of the eye in adults having their first episode of acute optic neuritis. Ten participants were enrolled, but the study was stopped…
Phase: PHASE2 • Sponsor: First Affiliated Hospital of Guangxi Medical University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 12:35 UTC
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VR headsets tested as a possible treatment for blindness
Disease control TerminatedThis study tested whether using a virtual reality headset for one-hour sessions could help regenerate damaged optic nerves and improve vision in people with glaucoma or other retinal diseases. The idea came from promising results in rodents. However, the trial was terminated earl…
Phase: NA • Sponsor: Stanford University • Aim: Disease control
Last updated Jun 27, 2026 08:03 UTC