Multiple Sclerosis

Relapsing remitting autoimmune condition - demyelination in the central nervous system

Episodes of neurological dysfunction including sensory disturbances, and coordinations difficulties 

Causes

• Multiple genes
• Epstein–Barr virus (EBV)
• Low vitamin D
• Smoking
• Obesity

Optic neuritis is the most common presentation of multiple sclerosis. Other eye issues/movements may be present

Based on clinical symptoms supported by MRI and CSF

• Disease modifying drugs - lots of immunomodulators
• High dose steroids for relapses