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Three-Year-Old Girl Suddenly Loses Vision Due to Rare Optic Nerve Inflammation in Israel
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By יונתן דושניצקי
First reported by N12 · Aug 3, 2026
What happened
A three-year-old girl in Ramla suddenly lost her vision due to a rare optic nerve inflammation. After urgent hospital treatment at Shamir Medical Center, she received steroids and biological therapy, leading to a rapid recovery of her sight within a week. Doctors stress the importance of quick diagnosis and treatment for similar cases.
- 01A 3-year-old girl from Ramla suddenly lost vision and developed a fever, prompting emergency hospital care.
- 02Doctors diagnosed her with a rare, severe inflammation of the optic nerves affecting the optic chiasm.
- 03Treatment included steroids, biological drugs, and antibody therapy to stop the autoimmune attack.
- 04The girl’s vision fully recovered within a week following rapid and appropriate treatment.
- 05Doctors highlight the need for immediate medical attention for sudden vision loss in children.
- 06Ongoing follow-up with ophthalmology and neurology specialists is planned for the child.
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