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Ophthalmic conditions in patients with multiple sclerosis
Ha-Neul Yu1, Jocelyn He2, Ali G Hamedani3
1Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Multiple Sclerosis and Related Disorders
|October 8, 2025
Summary
Ophthalmic conditions, especially optic neuritis, are significantly more common in multiple sclerosis (MS) patients than in controls. Some visual issues, like optic neuritis, can even precede an MS diagnosis, highlighting the need for integrated care.
Area of Science:
- Neurology
- Ophthalmology
- Immunology
Background:
- Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic central nervous system autoimmune disease.
- Visual symptoms are common in individuals with MS.
- Ophthalmic conditions require further investigation in MS patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To determine the prevalence of ophthalmic conditions in MS patients.
- To compare ophthalmic condition rates in MS patients versus controls.
- To analyze the timing of ophthalmic conditions relative to MS diagnosis.
Main Methods:
- A matched case-control, cross-sectional study using the All of Us Research Program data.
- 3,771 individuals with MS were matched 1:3 to 11,313 controls.
- Prevalence of optic neuritis, diplopia, nystagmus, and uveitis was analyzed and compared.
Main Results:
- Ophthalmic conditions were more prevalent in MS patients than controls.
- Optic neuritis was most common (17.0% vs. 0.2%), followed by diplopia (10.1% vs. 1.0%), uveitis (3.4% vs. 0.7%), and nystagmus (2.5% vs. 0.2%).
- Significant proportions of optic neuritis, diplopia, nystagmus, and uveitis preceded MS diagnosis.
Conclusions:
- Ophthalmic conditions are significantly more frequent in MS patients.
- Optic neuritis and uveitis are notably more common in MS.
- Visual disturbances can occur before, during, or after MS diagnosis, emphasizing integrated neurological and ophthalmological care.
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