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@kariswilson1995 

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kariswilson1995

Optic neuritis hope

Hi, just a little bit of background I was diagnosed with ms in 2020 following an episode of optic neuritis and a severe relapse about 2 months after. I fully recovered from my second relapse, however the optic neuritis never fully recovered. I went complexly blind in my left eye and I am now left with about 70% vision in that eye. Mainly contrast and colour affected. I just need some positivity and hope. Obviously I am just so scared about it happening in my good eye. I am on Tecfidera now, have been for 2 years and so far relapse and symptom free (touch wood). Does anyone have any recovery stories of optic neuritis after 2 years or even just reassurance I’m not going to end up completely blind? Please only positive comments - I don’t think I can take any negative! Thanks :)
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@Shawnagal
@Shawnagal
 

Hi there. I definately know how you're feeling because I suddenly lost my vision in my right eye 1 year ago and am hopeful everyday that it will return.I've had ms since 2007 and optic neuritis 1 other time. The best advice that I can give is at least we still have the vision in one eye and its not very common to lose it in both. I guess we just need to think positive thoughts and hope for the best. Good luck to you.

@Jay85
@Jay85
 

Optic neuritis was my first ms symptom in 2015. Unfortunately, my right eye never fully recovered, and I'm left partially sighted in that eye. But on a positive note, 7 years later, my left eye is still ok, no issues with that one touch wood 🪵