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June 27, 2005Optometrists are often the first to see signs of MS
LINKOptic neuritis is one of the earliest and most common presenting symptoms for patients with multiple sclerosis. Therefore, optometrists play an important role in diagnosing multiple sclerosis. These patients should be comanaged with a neurologist and/ or neuro-ophthalmologist, and each must have a working understanding of this disease.
OPTIC NEURITIS SPECIFICALLY FEATURES PAIN UPON EYE MOVEMENT AND AN ACCOMPANYING GRADUAL LOSS OF VISION. |