Rhinogenous optic neuritis with full recovery of vision - The role of endoscopic optic nerve decompression and a review of literature

摘要

Background: Optic neuritis resulting from paranasal sinusitis is an infrequently described but clinically important and treatable entity. The role of optic nerve decompression has been well established in atraumatic optic neuropathies which are compressive in origin. However, its role in optic neuritis and other infective or inflammatory processes is lacking, and the role for early surgical intervention remains controversial.