Benjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Benjamin's mother was Abiah Folger, the second wife of Josiah. In all, Josiah would father 17 children.Josiah intended for Benjamin to enter into the clergy.enjamin Franklin was born in Boston on January 17, 1706. He was the tenth son of soap maker, Josiah Franklin. Benjamin's mother was Abiah Folger, the second wife of Josiah. In all, Josiah would father 17 children.
Optic neuritis (ON) is a condition in which the nerve to the eye (the optic nerve) becomes inflamed or irritated. Inflammation refers to a process in which white blood cells and chemical messengers go to an area of the body to stimulate healing or to attack viruses or foreign material.Optic neuritis is a condition that can happen because of a disease or without any specific known cause.nflammation refers to a process in which white blood cells and chemical messengers go to an area of the body to stimulate healing or to attack viruses or foreign material. Optic neuritis is a condition that can happen because of a disease or without any specific known cause.
Causes of optic neuritis. Optic neuritis is one of several conditions which can cause damage to the optic nerve. This group of conditions are known as optic neuropathies. Although optic neuritis can have a few different causes, the most common cause is 'autoimmune'.our optic disc is visible as a small circular area of your retina which can be seen by the ophthalmologist (eye specialist) or optician when they look into your eye. From your optic disc, the nerve fibres travel together in bundles, forming your optic nerve, to your brain.