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Is optic neuritis sometimes caused by multiple sclerosis?
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No: Though optic neuritis might be the first presentation in someone who will develop ms, there are many times when it is simply optic neuritis. A thorough history and examination by a neurologist can help address for you whether you might already have ms, or simply optic neuritis.
Answered 4/7/2014
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SURELY: Often presenting first sign of MS, and about 60% of cases of optic neuritis wind up becoming clinically definite MS. But if ON is associated with but one MRI lesion, there is an 80% chance of definite MS by 14 yrs.
Answered 8/17/2014
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