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How would ms show up in an eye exam? also, what else could show up in an eye exam that points to ms?

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Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Optic atrophy: The classic eye examination finding of MS is optic atrophy. Optic neuritis is a very common initial presentation of MS, and it often leaves behind a characteristic "pale disc" of optic atrophy that is visible at the back of the eye with a standard ophthalmoscope examination.

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Answered 8/9/2014

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