In general,MS disease-modifying treatments (DMTs)are the best way to prevent visual deficits from occurring.
Rehabilitation therapies may also be appropriate in some cases.
Symptoms
The vision changes in MS are most recognizable when they produce diminished vision or blurred vision.
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MS can cause exacerbations (relapses) and may progressively worsen.
The visual changes, similarly, can occur when you have a relapse or may worsen over time.
With the disease, the demyelination (and symptoms) can progressively worsen or may relapse and remit.
That’s why it’s important to get regularroutine vision screeningsif you have MS. Keep in mind that your vision problems might not be sparked by your MS. As with non-visual effects of MS, optic neuritis and brainstem or cerebellar lesions typically improve within 12 weeks.
Many people with MS-induced vision problems regain close to normal vision.
Symptomatic Management
Anti-seizure medications and muscle relaxants may decrease MS-associated nystagmus if it is persistent.
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