Optic neuritis after ocular trauma in anti-aquaporin-4 antibody-positive neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder.
Tetsuya AkaishiNoriko HimoriTakayuki TakeshitaKazuo FujiharaTatsuro MisuToshiyuki TakahashiJuichi FujimoriTadashi IshiiMasashi AokiToru NakazawaIchiro NakashimaPublished in: Brain and behavior (2021)
These cases suggest possible association between minor trauma to the eyes and the subsequent occurrence of optic neuritis in patients with serum anti-AQP4 antibodies. Avoiding ocular trauma and early administration of steroid pulse therapy in response to optic neuritis after trauma are desired in such cases.