Optic Neuromyelitis

📋Overview

Optic Neuromyelitis, currently classified as Neuromyelitis Optica Spectrum Disorder (NMOSD), is an autoimmune condition where the immune system attacks the central nervous system. This process primarily affects the optic nerves and spinal cord, leading to inflammation that can disrupt neurological signaling.

Although it shares some clinical features with multiple sclerosis, it is recognized as a distinct disorder with specific diagnostic criteria. The condition is characterized by immune-mediated damage to the protective sheath surrounding nerve fibers, often resulting in localized neurological dysfunction.