<prompt> Which of the following is DOC for optic neuritis?Oral steroidsI.v steroidsTopical steroidsImmunosuppressant  <response>: i.v. Methyl prednisolone is DOC for optic neuritis. Treatment of Optic Neuritis i.v. Methyl prednisolone is given in optic neuritis. Oral steroids not to be given initially. CHAMPS TRIAL - Interferon b-1a. Few studies in AIIMS show i.v. Dexmethasone is equally effective for treatment. 