Diseases and Conditions
Optic neuritis
Overview
Symptoms
Causes
Risk factors
Complications
Diagnosis
Treatment
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Risk factors
Risk factors for developing optic neuritis include:
- Age. Optic neuritis most often affects adults ages 20 to 40.
- Sex. Women are much more likely to develop optic neuritis than men are.
- Race. Optic neuritis occurs more often in white people.
- Genetic mutations. Certain genetic mutations might increase your risk of developing optic neuritis or multiple sclerosis.
