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  • 1From the Division of Neurology (E.A.Y.), Hospital for Sick Children, Hospital for Sick Children Research Institute, Department of Pediatrics, University of Toronto, Ontario, Canada; Department of Neurology (J.S.G.), University of California, San Francisco; Department of Neurology (L.A.B.), Boston Children's Hospital, Boston, MA; Department of Neurology (E.W.), Birmingham Children's Hospital, Birmingham, UK; and Department of Neurology (A.W.), The Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, PA. ann.yeh@sickkids.ca.

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  • Pediatric Neurology
  • Ophthalmology
  • Neuroimmunology

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  • Optic neuritis (ON) is a frequent initial symptom of central nervous system (CNS) demyelinating disorders in children.
  • ON can lead to significant visual impairment, impacting quality of life and development.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review current knowledge on the clinical presentation and management of pediatric ON.
  • To highlight associated syndromes and diagnostic tools for pediatric ON.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent literature on pediatric optic neuritis.
  • Analysis of clinical presentation, associated diseases, therapeutic approaches, and outcomes.

Main Results:

  • Younger children (<10 years) more commonly present with bilateral ON, while older children (>10 years) typically have unilateral ON.
  • Most children achieve excellent high-contrast visual acuity recovery post-ON.
  • Evidence suggests irreversible structural and functional visual decline may occur despite treatment.

Conclusions:

  • High-dose pulse steroids are considered safe and likely effective for pediatric ON, despite a lack of randomized controlled trials.
  • Understanding age-related presentation and potential long-term effects is crucial for managing pediatric ON.