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Ocular Manifestations of Multiple Sclerosis: A Population-Based Study
Jessica A Kraker1, Sarah Chaoying Xu, Eoin P Flanagan
1Department of Ophthalmology (JAK, SCX, RF, FW, JJC), Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota; and Department of Neurology (EPF, JJC), Mayo Clinic Hospital, Rochester, Minnesota.
Summary
Multiple sclerosis (MS) frequently causes ocular diseases, with over half of patients experiencing them during their illness. Optic neuritis is the most common, but most cases show vision recovery.
Area of Science:
- Ophthalmology
- Neurology
- Epidemiology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic neurological disease.
- Ocular complications are common in MS patients.
- Understanding the frequency and severity of MS-related eye conditions is crucial.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the population-based frequency and severity of ocular diseases in multiple sclerosis patients.
- To identify common MS-related ophthalmic manifestations.
Main Methods:
- A retrospective, population-based study was conducted.
- Data from 116 patients diagnosed with MS between 1998 and 2011 were analyzed.
- Patient records from the Rochester Epidemiology Project were used, with follow-up through April 2018.
Main Results:
- 53% of MS patients experienced neuro-ophthalmic manifestations.
- 28% presented with visual symptoms, most commonly optic neuritis (22%).
- Optic neuritis was the leading ocular condition (37%), often unilateral, with most patients regaining good vision.
Conclusions:
- MS-related ocular diseases are highly frequent, occurring at disease onset and throughout the disease course.
- Neuro-ophthalmologists play a vital role in managing MS patients.
- Collaboration between neurologists and ophthalmologists is essential for optimal MS patient care.
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