From the NMSS:

"There is no definitive evidence that treatment with steroids produces a more complete recovery than that which would have happened without treatment."

"Studies have suggested that a short course of methylprednisolone administered intravenously, sometimes followed by a tapered course of oral steroids, may help reverse the inflammation and restore vision more quickly. However, if the symptoms of optic neuritis are mild and an MRI does not show any lesions, the doctor may decide to allow the disorder to resolve on its own.

Intravenous steroids are used because people treated with oral steroids in the Optic Neuritis Treatment Trial appeared to have an increased risk of recurrence and did not do as well as those who received no treatment."

http://www.nationalmssociety.org/abo...tis/index.aspx

Good luck with your new neuro!

Cherie