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I recently had a course of iv steroids (solumedrol) for optic neuritis caused by multiple sclerosis. when can i expect my vision to get better?

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Dr. Ayman Omar answered

Specializes in Neurology

Varies: Usually a few weeks but sometimes faster and sometimes slower and potentially with some residual deficits.

Dr Hegab agreed

Answered 10/27/2016

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