Q&A With Raj Kapoor, BMBCh, From University College London Hospital: New Treatment Options for Optic Neuritis Shows 'Exciting' Potential

As part of the overall picture of multiple sclerosis treatment optic neuritis is one of the early stages of the condition. The studies looked at sodium channels that show promise for future multiple sclerosis patients even if it is not in the field.

Raj Kapoor, BMBCh, From University College London Hospital discussed what these developing methods could mean for patient care in the future. With a condition that affects approximately 5 people out of every 100,000 these treatments could provide needed help to a large number of people. Terming these results as "exciting," Kapoor said it is "opening a door," in the field of neural protection.