The Turkish Journal of Pediatrics
2019 , Vol 61 , Num 4
Optic neuropathies in childhood: a review of etiology and treatment
1 Division of Pediatric Neurology, Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine, Ankara, Turkey
DOI :
10.24953/turkjped.2019.04.001
Günbey C, Konuşkan B. Optic neuropathies in childhood: a review
of etiology and treatment. Turk J Pediatr 2019; 61: 471-476.Optic neuropathy (ON) is a common problem in childhood resulting from various causes including ischemic, metabolic, hereditary, traumatic and inflammatory events. The latter represents the most prevalent group; the term `optic neuritis` is generally used for this group which can manifest as part of a systemic inflammatory disease, a central nervous system disorder, or as an isolated entity. The aim of this review is to highlight the clinical characteristics and treatments of ON for pediatricians, focusing on optic neuritis.
Keywords : optic neuropathy, children, vision loss, optic neuritis, treatment