More commonly, however, the term optic neuritis is used as a synonym for idiopathic, DON associated with MS. DON is a hallmark feature of MS and often presents as the initial clinical event.

The symptoms of MS vary widely in location and severity ... Common symptoms at presentation include unilateral visual loss from optic neuritis, diplopia, numbness and tingling of the extremities ...

Optic neuritis and its related vision problems ... the average age of onset is 25-29. For progressive MS, the average age is ...

Secondary progressive MS (SPMS): Usually ... considered to activate MS. Medical conditions - Individuals with optic neuritis (optic nerve swelling) pose a higher risk to MS. Age- MS is mostly ...

This gradual, steady accumulation of disability is called MS progression ... first signs of MS is a problem with vision, known as optic neuritis where swelling damages the optic nerve.

A new study has compared the utility of optical coherence tomography and visual evoked potentials in the diagnosis of optic neuritis ... presenting symptom of multiple sclerosis.

In patients with multiple sclerosis, progression independent of relapse ... Diagnosing MS in Hispanic Patients: Is Optic Neuritis the Missing Piece? While the McDonald 2017 criteria remain a ...