Public health implications of delayed diagnosis and treatment of optic neuritis in low-resource settings: a retrospective study of visual recovery outcomes
In low-resource settings, the short-term visual outcomes of ON are worse with a delay in management. Prompt initiation of corticosteroids and improved referral pathways may aid in maximizing the recovery rate.
Authors
- Xiuwen Yan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1785-7783)
- Clement Arthur
- Shuangnong Li
- Ruimei Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3075-9512)
- Qingfen Qi
Institutions
- Shanxi Medical University (CN)
- First Hospital of Shanxi Medical University (CN)
- Shanxi Eye Hospital (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Ophthalmology
- Published
- 2025-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/fopht.2025.1642288
- Primary Topic
- Ophthalmology and Visual Impairment Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00