Optic neuritis
ICD-10 Code
H46
Optic neuritis
Definition
Optic 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.
Also identified as
- DOID 1210 per MONDO
- ICD10CM H46 per MONDO
- ICD9 377.3 per MONDO
- ICD9 377.30 per MONDO
- ICD9 377.39 per MONDO
- MESH D009902 per MONDO
- NCIT C84950 per MONDO
- SCTID 66760008 per MONDO
- UMLS C0029134 per MONDO
Affected Organs
| Organ | Involvement | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Cranial nerve | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Nervous system | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Optic nerve | Disease Has Associated Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |
| Optic nerve | Disease Has Primary Anatomic Site | NCIT · CC BY 4.0 |