What causes optic neuritis and pars planitis?
Dear Steph: Where are you? Who is your doctor? Please read all the material on pars planitis at http://www.uveitis.org. I REALLY dislike getting into this sort of thing over the internet rather then in person with a patient, because of the very high risk of contributing to anxiety rather than enlightenment. And therefore, I beg you to discuss these matters with your doctors…all of them. However, since you have posted a very important question, I will answer, rather then sit in silence. Several (8 or 9) diagnosable systemic disorders can be associated with pars planitis. About 50% of patients with pars planitis never are discovered to have any associated disease. Of the disorders which can be associated with pars planitis, there are 3 which can also cause optic nerve problems, including optic neuritis. These disorders are multiple sclerosis, sarcoidosis, and cat scratch disease. Now, having said that (and answered your question), I pray that you do not now go into a tizzy worrying abo
