Examining the thickness of certain retinal layers in the eye, along with structural changes in the eyes’ blood vessels, can help differentiate neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD) from multiple sclerosis (MS), a study found. Overall, two particular retinal layers — the peripapillary retinal nerve fiber layer…
optic neuritis
A vision test using a 2.5%-contrast letter chart is more effective than the conventional 100%-contrast chart at detecting previous episodes of optic neuritis, an eye condition that is often the first symptom of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a study shows. Results, drawn from responses in unaffected people and those…
Activities are underway this month to raise awareness about neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), a rare progressive autoimmune disorder that affects about 15,000 people in the U.S. Patients, caregivers, and advocates nationwide are flooding social media platforms, garnering state proclamations, participating in educational webinars, and holding fundraisers — all…
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