[Retinal vasculitis as manifestation of multiple sclerosis]

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is the most common chronic disease of the central nervous system in Germany. In 80 % of patients early stages of the disease are characterized by a clinically isolated episodic course. Ocular manifestations are common and mostly affect the optic nerve or the uvea and in some cases the retinal vessels. Here we report on a bilateral retinal vasculitis as the first manifestation of MS in a 27-year-old patient. All symptoms resolved after high dose steroid treatment; however, intensive follow-up is crucial due to potential occlusive, ischemic complications.