Question

What special treatments might my doctor assign for optic neuritis?

Answer 1

• In special cases, your doctor may suggest other treatments, such as: IVIG. This is a medication made from blood. You get it through a vein in your arm. It’s costly and doctors aren’t completely sure that it works, but it may be an option if you have severe symptoms and can't use steroids or they haven’t helped you.
• Vitamin B12 shots. It’s rare, but optic neuritis can happen when the body has too little of this nutrient. In these cases, doctors can prescribe extra vitamin B12.