can optic neuritis be in both eyes?
<answer> Yes, It can occur in both eyes. <context> What are the symptoms of optic neuritis? The first symptom of optic neuritis in a child is most commonly a rapid, often profound decrease in vision (visual acuity less than 20/400). It can occur in both eyes and it may be worse in one eye than another. Patients may also have headaches and pain with eye movement.