Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO), is an inflammatory condition affecting the protective sheath of the nerves in the eyes and spinal cord. Also called as NMO spectrum disorder or Devic’s disease.
NMO is a rare and severe autoimmune disorder in which white blood cells and antibodies attacking the optic nerve, spinal cord, and, in rare cases, the brain.
Cause of Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)
The exact cause of NMO is not fully understood, but it is believed to be related to the immune system mistakenly attacking the body’s own tissues.
