Effects of MS Disease on the Eye
Multiple Sclerosis (MS) is a disease that occurs in the brain, spinal cord and nerves around the eyes and continues for many years. It causes serious negative effects, especially on the eyes and vision. Although there are differences in the severity of the disease from person to person, its effects on the eyes can reach levels that affect daily life. Stating that eye examinations are of great importance for the diagnosis of MS disease, Prof. Dr. Ümit Aykan, “Eye disorders generally stand out as the first symptoms seen in MS patients. "It is of great importance to keep the effects under control by starting the treatment early, thanks to the early diagnosis of this disease through regular eye examinations," he says.
Vision problems in MS patients play a big role in understanding the disease. Symptoms may appear and disappear at certain periods. Prof. from Dünyagöz Etiler. Dr. Ümit Aykan draws attention to the importance of taking these symptoms into consideration and diagnosing the disease in its early stages through regular eye examinations.
Prof. made statements about the disorders that may occur in the eyes due to MS disease. Dr. Ümit Aykan: “One of the most common symptoms in MS patients is vision loss due to problems in the nerves between the eyes and the brain. Research shows that more than half of MS patients experience this symptom, which causes pain and reduces vision, at least once. This condition, called optic neuritis, manifests itself with symptoms such as blurred vision, faded colors or short-term blindness in one eye. It is rare for these symptoms to be seen in both eyes at the same time, and this situation can last for a period of 4 to 12 weeks.” he says.
He underlines that double vision is also a common condition in MS patients. drawn by Prof. Dr. Ümit Aykan: “This condition is seen due to the loss of coordination between the muscles that control the movement of the eyes. In MS patients, this problem occurs in the part of the brain that manages the nerves that activate the eye muscles. usur In cases of fatigue, pain and double vision become worse. For this reason, resting the eyes of MS patients during the day plays a major role in reducing pain. In addition to protecting eye health, regular examinations in hospitals that use advanced technologies and employ specialist physicians are of great importance in diagnosing MS disease and directing patients to the right treatments in a timely manner.” warns.
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