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Optic Nerve Changes in Multiple Sclerosis with Inflammatory History

In a study involving 122 multiple sclerosis subjects, researchers found that optic nerves with a history of inflammation had significantly reduced diameters compared to nerves without such a history. This reduction was evident at multiple points and appeared to correlate with the frequency of prior neuritis episodes.

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Why it matters

These findings suggest a potential link between optic neuritis and structural changes in the optic nerve, highlighting the need for further exploration of nerve health in MS.

What this does not prove

The study notes a correlation only and does not prove causation between optic neuritis history and nerve changes. Additionally, variations in measurements due to anatomical differences were not thoroughly considered.

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Study facts

Study design: Not reported
Participants / samples: 122 · basis not reported
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Controlled: Not reported
Primary endpoint met: Not reported
Relevant MS type: All
Publication date: 2026-10-01
Evidence reviewed: Abstract only
Regulatory approval: Not reported
Research areas: Not classified

Original sources

Primary evidenceTransorbital sonography reveals retrobulbar optic nerve neuroaxonal changes in multiple sclerosis. ↗DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2026.126198

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sample sizeMETHODS: 122 MS subjects were enrolled, 68 with and 54 without history of optic neuritis.

relevant ms typesAll

publication date2026-10-01

comparatorRESULTS: ONs with history of inflammation (I-ON) exhibited significantly reduced diameters versus companion nerves in both measurements with and without sheath (OND3: p = 0.002; ONSD3: p = 0.010; ONSD5: p = 0.046).

primary endpointOur aim was to investigate retrobulbar ON morphometric changes in MS and their relationship with prior history of optic neuritis.

findingsRESULTS: ONs with history of inflammation (I-ON) exhibited significantly reduced diameters versus companion nerves in both measurements with and without sheath (OND3: p = 0.002; ONSD3: p = 0.010; ONSD5: p = 0.046).

limitationsTitle: Transorbital sonography reveals retrobulbar optic nerve neuroaxonal changes in multiple sclerosis.

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