Neuro-ophthalmologist

[GEM]

My neuro ophthalmologist actually diagnosed my ms, and the neurologist i was sent to didn't question the the diagnosis, he's so well thought of in the area.

[kmjns2]

Hi, I think anyone that has MS and eye problems see a neuro opthamologist because you get a much more in depth consultation. (forgetting words at the moment ) I found out I had MS when I went totally blind in my right eye in 4 days.

I went to an opthamologist because I thought I had an infection from spring cleaning the garage and yard. He said he could not diagnose me and to go to the ER at WVU, an hour from where I lived ASAP.

I went and was diagnosed with optic neuritis. I could not see the big E on the eye chart. I spent 4 days in the hospital getting 4 rounds of IV steroids a day for all 4 days. I could see some when I left the hospital and continued taking steroids in pill form. The doc said my vision would go back to 20/40 or 20/30 at best. I went back to 20/20 for about 5 years.

I see the neuro opthamologist once a year now and my vision has gotten to where I need reading glasses for small print once in a while. For the person that said they didnt know the difference between the docs and/or if they know about MS...YES they know A LOT about MS.

Their equipment can see the optic nerve behind your eye and the lesion that I have on it. They dont just see MS patients but can do so much more for people with different problems than regular eye docs.

I wish you the best of luck with your appointment and plan on being there for a few hours. Take someone with you to drive you home because your eyes will be dialated.

[Toomnyhats]

Take someone with you to drive you home because your eyes will be dialated.

Good point to bring up! When my initial appt ws made i was advised to bring a beverage, snacks (long tests) & a sweater (?!) - guess it gets chilly in that ofc sometimes.

Bring a driver & sunglasses, although they probably have a disposable pair to give you. I personally like to wear the disposable pair in addition to my regular sunglasses when my eyes are dialated.