Optic Neuritis Causes
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Causes of Optic Neuritis
The cause of optic neuritis is often unknown. Known causes of the diseases include:
- An attack on the optic nerve by a viral infection or by the body's own immune system-This may be associated with the autoimmune disorders, such as:
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Neuromyelitis optica
- Exposure to toxic substances (eg, Lead Poisoning, certain nutritional deficiencies)-This can be associated with optic neuropathy (injury to the optic nerve).
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