Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune and neurodegenerative disease of the central nervous system. As in all autoimmune diseases, the immune defenses behave abnormally. In this case they attack some parts of the central nervous system because they mistake them for enemies to fight.
The inflammation generated by the immune system can damage the myelin, the lining of nerve fibers, and the cells that produce nerve fibers. This process is called demyelination. It can occur anywhere in the central nervous system.
It is a chronic disease
Unfortunately, a definitive cure has not yet been found. However, there are cures and treatments that allow you to keep the disease under control and slow down its progress. Such treatments also allow patients to enjoy a good quality of life.
Few people know that these visual disturbances could hide a serious neurodegenerative disease
When we talk about multiple sclerosis we tend to think of motor problems that gradually lead to definitive immobility and the need to use a wheelchair.
But there are other symptoms that must arouse suspicion. In fact, the disease affects any part of the nervous system. Even the nerves of the eyes. The reason why among the various symptoms of the disease there are also visual disturbances.
Already at the onset of the disease, it is quite common to have visual disturbances. Specifically, we talk about double vision, sudden and rather important decrease in vision (even in only one of the two eyes), and uncontrollable movements of the eye itself. Sometimes pain can also be felt.
The most frequent pathology is optic neuritis which affects 1 out of 4 patients. At first there is a strange sensation in the area around the eyes. After a few days, your vision begins to blur and you may also feel some pain. The most serious consequence of acute optic neuritis is partial or total loss of vision.
Our body is a perfect machine. When something is wrong it immediately sends us signals, even minimal ones. We must know how to listen to these signals and immediately consult the doctor who will be able to assess the need for particular in-depth studies.
In the case of the eyes, very few know that these visual disturbances could hide a serious neurodegenerative disease.
It is best to have a simple checkup at the ophthalmologist to assess the situation. Most likely it could be just a slight physiological loss of vision. But it is good to calm down immediately and not have any nasty surprises later on.
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