Recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging of optic neuritis

Abstract

Optic neuritis is a common cause of vision loss, but it is difficult to visualize the lesion well via conventional magnetic resonance imaging due to its small size and oblique orientations of the optic nerves. Some advanced techniques have been introduced into clinical practice in recent decades. Herein we review recent advances in magnetic resonance imaging techniques that are useful in cases of optic neuritis.

Differences in the involved sites among different types of demyelinating optic neuritis in traditional MRI examination: A systematic review and meta-analysis

“…It has been suggested that both water and fat signals should be suppressed. 5 , 64 For MRI magnetic field strength, 1.5T or 3T is recommended. 5 In the acute phase, the optic nerve is enlarged with a high-intensity signal on T2-weighted imaging and has a contrast effect on post-contrast-enhanced T1-weighted imaging.…”