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A 31-year-old female asked:
I had optic neuritis in left eye it had nearly gone now starting in right eye. should i get it checked? neuro appoint in 4weeks for possible ms
2 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Richard Bensingeranswered
Ophthalmology 54 years experience
Right away: If there is optic neuritis starting, then it should be treated as soon as possible for the most likely improvement. Don't wait 4 weeks. If there is a neuro-ophthalmologist in your area see him/her tomorrow. Or get the neurologist to see you right away. MS certainly is quite likely if both eyes have been involved in this way.
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Dr. Bennett Machanicanswered
Neurology 54 years experience
Yes, get it checked: Important to treat visual issues ASAP. If you have bilateral optic neuritis, you need to have a blood test for NMO spectrum disorder to check aquaporin 4. MS may be an answer, and your neurologist should be able to exclude other causes.
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Last updated Apr 12, 2015
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