J M Roodhooft1. 1. National Multiple Sclerosis Centre, v.z.w., Steenokkerzeel, Belgium. jan.roodhooft@ms-kliniek.be
Abstract
PURPOSE: In its early course, multiple sclerosis (MS) manifests in a variety of symptoms so that ophthalmologists should know that the ocular problems are often the first sign of the disease and may predict additional demyelinating events. METHOD: The author have reviewed the data in the recent literature about the ocular problems in the early stages of MS. RESULTS: The initial signs of MS are: optic neuritis (acute, unilateral), blurred vision, diplopia or oscillopsia (illusory visual motion) due to oculomotor disorder, chronic bilateral uveitis, facial palsy (similar to an idiopathic Bell's palsy), paresthesias, numbness or/and pain in one or more areas innervated by the ramifications of the trigeminal nerve. CONCLUSION: Ophthalmologists should be aware that these symptoms are suggestive of a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system.
PURPOSE: In its early course, multiple sclerosis (MS) manifests in a variety of symptoms so that ophthalmologists should know that the ocular problems are often the first sign of the disease and may predict additional demyelinating events. METHOD: The author have reviewed the data in the recent literature about the ocular problems in the early stages of MS. RESULTS: The initial signs of MS are: optic neuritis (acute, unilateral), blurred vision, diplopia or oscillopsia (illusory visual motion) due to oculomotor disorder, chronic bilateral uveitis, facial palsy (similar to an idiopathic Bell's palsy), paresthesias, numbness or/and pain in one or more areas innervated by the ramifications of the trigeminal nerve. CONCLUSION: Ophthalmologists should be aware that these symptoms are suggestive of a demyelinating disease of the central nervous system.
Authors: Marina S Boukhvalova; Emma Mortensen; Aissatou Mbaye; Diego Lopez; Lorne Kastrukoff; Jorge C G Blanco Journal: J Virol Date: 2019-12-12 Impact factor: 5.103