Publication Name	World Journal of Ophthalmology
Manuscript ID	119850
Country	Lebanon

Category	Radiology, Nuclear Medicine & Medical Imaging
Manuscript Type	Minireviews
Article Title	Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of optic nerve and chiasmal pathologies
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Yehya Tlaiss, Jawad Hmayed, Mohammad Mneimneh, Georges Sarraf, Rhea Gharios, Issa Zalzali and Alaa Tarchichi
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Corresponding Author	Yehya Tlaiss, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Balamand, Hazmieh, Beirut 1100, Beyrouth, Lebanon. yehyatlaiss@hotmail.com
Key Words	Magnetic resonance imaging; Optic nerve; Optic chiasm; Orbital magnetic resonance imaging; Optic neuropathy; Diffusion-weighted imaging; Compressive optic neuropathy; Demyelinating disease; Ischemic optic neuropathy
Core Tip	Magnetic resonance imaging plays a central role in evaluating optic nerve and optic chiasmal disorders, yet diagnostic uncertainty often arises from overlapping clinical presentations. This mini-review introduces a practical, pattern-based magnetic resonance imaging framework that emphasizes protocol optimization, key enhancement and diffusion features, and common imaging pitfalls specific to the anterior visual pathway. By highlighting distinguishing imaging phenotypes across inflammatory, ischemic, compressive, neoplastic, and vascular etiologies, this review provides radiologists with concise, high-yield guidance to improve diagnostic confidence and support timely multidisciplinary management.
Citation	Tlaiss Y, Hmayed J, Mneimneh M, Sarraf G, Gharios R, Zalzali I, Tarchichi A. Magnetic resonance imaging in the diagnosis of optic nerve and chiasmal pathologies. World J Ophthalmol 2026; In press

Received	2026-02-07 03:14
Peer-Review Started	2026-02-07 03:15
First Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-02-13 07:33
Return for Revision	2026-02-15 00:39
Revised	2026-02-28 02:21
Publication Fee Transferred
Second Decision by Editor	2026-04-29 06:04
Second Decision by Editor-in-Chief
Final Decision by Editorial Office Director	2026-04-29 06:26
Articles in Press	2026-04-29 06:26
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