Neuromyelitis optica is a rare chronic condition that causes eye pain and even vision loss. This disease happens when your own immune system attacks your nervous system. In this article, we look at ...

The early diagnosis and treatment of neuromyelitis optica (NMO) generally improve the outlook for people with this condition. Corticosteroids and immunotherapy are the main treatment options. NMO, ...

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the body’s immune system attacks myelin, the outside layer of nerve cells. Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is also an immune system attack. However, in this ...

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO), or Devic’s disease, is an inflammation of the sheath that protects the nerves in the eyes and the spinal cord. It can lead to weakness, eye pain, and temporary vision loss.

Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare CNS inflammatory disorder that predominantly affects the optic nerves and spinal cord. Recent serological findings strongly suggest that NMO is a distinct disease ...