Question 1

can all ms patients have vision problems?

Accepted Answer

Not always: Many ms pts experience optic neuritis, but some never have eye problems at any time.

Question 2

is it normal for ms patients to have vision problems?

Accepted Answer

See below: It's not "normal" but it is common. Ms patients can have bouts of double vision or bouts of blurry vision (from optic neuritis). If you have vision problems, you need to see an ophthalmologist.

Question 3

do vision problems like blurry or double vision come and go with ms or do they stick around after they start? at what point should you get glasses?

Accepted Answer

Optic Neuritis: Vision loss in multiple sclerosis is secondary to optic neuritis, which often resolves mostly if not totally. Color vision and contrast sensitivity may remain impaired even when visual acuity improves. No harm in wearing glasses, but see a low vision specialist to avoid the intellectually-barren "balance lens." Double vision can be due to intranuclear ophthalmoplegia or a cranial neuropathy.

Question 4

i just got diagnosed with ms. i had left eye vision problems but today i woke up with shooting pains in my lower back to my knees. any clues?

Accepted Answer

Consult your: Neurologist, symptoms can change and progress over time.

Question 5

is it possible to fix low vision problems with corrective lens?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes: Depending upon the severity of the visual loss, glasses and even optical telescopes can provide useful vision.  This is commonly seen in our low-vision macular degeneration patients.

Question 6

how do i know if i have vision problems?

Accepted Answer

See if yu can read a: Eye chart and see all the letters easily.  

The vision you have is written right next to the smallest letters.

Stand at the proepr distance and read with each eye separately.

See an eye doctor to confirm.

Question 7

how common are vision problems in older adults?

Accepted Answer

Common: Older adults have the accumulated changes in refraction acquired through the years. To this is added any diseases they might have acquired which might cause vision problems such as diabetes, glaucoma, etc. And finally the additional vision issue related to middle age after age 40 (presbyopia) when near correction is needed.

Question 8

what is the best way?to correct vision problems?

Accepted Answer

Vision problem: This would start with an eye exam to determine what the problem is and then the appropriate therapy instituted.

Question 9

can watching a lot of television cause vision problems?

Accepted Answer

Nope: Just makes you dumb. Eyes can get a little dry from reduced blinkiong.

Question 10

does having albinoism put me at risk for vision problems?

Accepted Answer

Albinism: The lack of pigment in the eye can affect your vision and make you more sensitive to daylight and bright lights.

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