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Are you noticing people disappearing from your field of vision?

This could be related to vision problems that are common with MS. Several eye issues might cause this experience:

- Optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) can cause blurry or hazy vision
- Diplopia (double vision) can affect how you see people and Show Full Answer

Are you noticing people disappearing from your field of vision?

This could be related to vision problems that are common with MS. Several eye issues might cause this experience:

- Optic neuritis (inflammation of the optic nerve) can cause blurry or hazy vision
- Diplopia (double vision) can affect how you see people and objects
- Visual field defects where parts of your vision are affected

MS can cause damage to the optic nerve through demyelination, which may create blind spots or areas where your vision is impaired. This might make it seem like people are "disappearing" when they move into those affected areas of your visual field.

What you should do:

It's really important to report this to your neurologist and ophthalmologist right away. New or changing vision symptoms can indicate MS activity and need proper evaluation. Your healthcare team can determine what's causing this and recommend appropriate treatment.

Vision problems in MS can sometimes be treated with steroids or other interventions, and an eye specialist can assess exactly what's happening with your vision and help you manage it.

March 31
A MyMSTeam Member

Μήπως εννοείς πως πέρα από το ιατρικό θέμα, κάποιοι δεν γράφουν εδώ;
Να ξέρεις πως αν και δε γράφω εδώ συχνά, παρατηρώ τα όσα γράφονται από όλους εδώ.

March 31

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