A Comparison of Optic Neuritis in Asian and in Western Countries

Neuro-ophthalmology
Lin-Chung WoungPai-Huei Peng

Abstract

Acute demyelinating optic neuritis is a common optic neuropathy in young adults. There is usually satisfactory visual recovery. However, some patients convert to multiple sclerosis (MS) with potential sequelae of neurological disability. The Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial in the United States was conducted prospectively for 15 years and provided valuable data about clinical course, efficacy of steroid treatment, and risk of conversion to MS. Compared to the many studies in Western countries, research concerning optic neuritis in Asia has so far not been extensive. However, cumulative evidence shows that various features of this disorder differ between patients of Caucasian and Oriental descent. In this article we review up-to-date studies on optic neuritis in Asia and compare the results with prior literature. Prospective and multi-centre studies are currently underway in these regions to increase our understanding of optic neuritis in Asia.

References

Feb 1, 1977·Neurology·Y KuroiwaB S Singhal
Apr 1, 1976·Journal of the Neurological Sciences·T P HungM S Hsi
Dec 1, 1989·Brain : a Journal of Neurology·Y L YuC Y Huang
Oct 1, 1988·Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry·A KrissW I McDonald
Apr 1, 1982·Japanese Journal of Medicine·Y Kuroiwa
Jan 1, 1982·Neurology·Y IsayamaA Yamadori
Aug 1, 1995·Journal of the Neurological Sciences·A S al-DinR W Khalil
Feb 1, 1995·Neurology·M RodriguezL T Kurland
Jun 1, 1993·Archives of Ophthalmology·R W Beck, P A Cleary
Oct 1, 1995·Ophthalmology·R W Beck, J D Trobe
Feb 20, 1998·Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica·J L FrederiksenF T Sellebjerg
Jul 1, 1998·Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry·P M Rothwell, D Charlton
Mar 20, 1999·Journal of Neurology, Neurosurgery, and Psychiatry·G V McDonnell, S A Hawkins
Nov 18, 2000·The New England Journal of Medicine·C ConfavreuxP Adeleine
May 30, 2001·Lancet·G ComiUNKNOWN Early Treatment of Multiple Sclerosis Study Group
Jun 13, 2001·Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica·M Söderström
Nov 27, 2001·Clinical & Experimental Ophthalmology·J C WangJ F Cullen
Nov 21, 2002·Current Opinion in Ophthalmology·Rod ForoozanRobert C Sergott
Feb 14, 2003·Archives of Ophthalmology·Adam P Beck, Robert S Feder
May 20, 2003·The Kaohsiung Journal of Medical Sciences·Youn-Shen BeeShwu-Jiuan Sheu
Jul 10, 2003·Lancet Neurology·Jun-ichi Kira
Jan 27, 2006·Neurology·R Philip KinkelUNKNOWN CHAMPIONS Study Group
Mar 24, 2006·The New England Journal of Medicine·Laura J Balcer
Apr 11, 2006·Japanese Journal of Ophthalmology·Yen-Ching LinAn-Guor Wang
May 24, 2006·Annals of Neurology·Fiona CostelloRandy H Kardon
Oct 10, 2006·Journal of the Neurological Sciences·Michael J ProMark J Kupersmith
Nov 28, 2006·Journal of the Neurological Sciences·Yoko WarabiHideaki Hayashi
Aug 23, 2007·Journal of the Formosan Medical Association = Taiwan Yi Zhi·Yo-Chen ChangRong-Kung Tsai
Jan 8, 2008·Neuroepidemiology·Lin-Chung WoungPesus Chou
Apr 22, 2008·Multiple Sclerosis : Clinical and Laboratory Research·Q ChengS Fredrikson
Oct 7, 2009·Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology = Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Für Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie·Yan-Ming ChenJieh-Ren Jou
Mar 2, 2010·Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology = Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Für Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie·Xin-Ling WangYa-Hong Luo
Mar 20, 2010·Graefe's Archive for Clinical and Experimental Ophthalmology = Albrecht Von Graefes Archiv Für Klinische Und Experimentelle Ophthalmologie·Masahiko NakamuraKohji Nishida

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Citations

Jun 24, 2020·BMC Research Notes·Padmini DahanayakeVajira Weerasinghe
Sep 26, 2014·PloS One·Yi DuJian-Feng He
Oct 30, 2020·Frontiers in Integrative Neuroscience·Jie ChenLinqing Miao
Dec 24, 2021·European Journal of Ophthalmology·Run-Ze ZhaoG Izquierdo

❮ Previous
Next ❯

Related Concepts

Trending Feeds

COVID-19

Coronaviruses encompass a large family of viruses that cause the common cold as well as more serious diseases, such as the ongoing outbreak of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19; formally known as 2019-nCoV). Coronaviruses can spread from animals to humans; symptoms include fever, cough, shortness of breath, and breathing difficulties; in more severe cases, infection can lead to death. This feed covers recent research on COVID-19.

Blastomycosis

Blastomycosis fungal infections spread through inhaling Blastomyces dermatitidis spores. Discover the latest research on blastomycosis fungal infections here.

Nuclear Pore Complex in ALS/FTD

Alterations in nucleocytoplasmic transport, controlled by the nuclear pore complex, may be involved in the pathomechanism underlying multiple neurodegenerative diseases including Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis and Frontotemporal Dementia. Here is the latest research on the nuclear pore complex in ALS and FTD.

Applications of Molecular Barcoding

The concept of molecular barcoding is that each original DNA or RNA molecule is attached to a unique sequence barcode. Sequence reads having different barcodes represent different original molecules, while sequence reads having the same barcode are results of PCR duplication from one original molecule. Discover the latest research on molecular barcoding here.

Chronic Fatigue Syndrome

Chronic fatigue syndrome is a disease characterized by unexplained disabling fatigue; the pathology of which is incompletely understood. Discover the latest research on chronic fatigue syndrome here.

Evolution of Pluripotency

Pluripotency refers to the ability of a cell to develop into three primary germ cell layers of the embryo. This feed focuses on the mechanisms that underlie the evolution of pluripotency. Here is the latest research.

Position Effect Variegation

Position Effect Variagation occurs when a gene is inactivated due to its positioning near heterochromatic regions within a chromosome. Discover the latest research on Position Effect Variagation here.

STING Receptor Agonists

Stimulator of IFN genes (STING) are a group of transmembrane proteins that are involved in the induction of type I interferon that is important in the innate immune response. The stimulation of STING has been an active area of research in the treatment of cancer and infectious diseases. Here is the latest research on STING receptor agonists.

Microbicide

Microbicides are products that can be applied to vaginal or rectal mucosal surfaces with the goal of preventing, or at least significantly reducing, the transmission of sexually transmitted infections. Here is the latest research on microbicides.

Related Papers

Acta Ophthalmologica Scandinavica
M Söderström
CMAJ : Canadian Medical Association Journal = Journal De L'Association Medicale Canadienne
Brian GarrettCharles Maxner
© 2022 Meta ULC. All rights reserved