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Optic neuritis
A condition in which the optic nerve--the main nerve in the eye--swells, resulting in suddenly reduced or loss of vision and pain in the affected eye.
Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this
42 years experience
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Baby 0-2 | Rare | ||||
Toddler 3-5 | Rare | ||||
Preteen 6-13 | |||||
Teenager 14-18 | |||||
Young adult 19-40 | Very common | ||||
Middle-aged adult 41-60 | Very common | ||||
Senior 60+ | Very common |
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