Eyes
Does anyone have issues with their eyes aside from pain? Sometimes for a few seconds I see as if the world is being fast forwarded. And also I see what looks like black bugs crawling out of my peripheral vision.
, vision issues are not uncommon with MS. If you haven't done so already, I would definitely talk with your physician about what you are experiencing. Here's some information on those vision issues -- https://multiplesclerosis.net/symptoms/vision-problems. And here's a piece by one of our contributors about his vision concerns (check out the many member comments at the end of the article) -- https://multiplesclerosis.net/living-with-ms/fear-vision-symptoms. You're definitely not alone in this, but keeping your medical team informed about any vision issues you experience will help them create the most comprehensive treatment plan and track any changes in your symptoms.
Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.Thank you. I will read them.
, if you have further questions or specific questions, please don't hesitate to let us know.
Best, Erin, MultipleSclerosis.net Team Member.
my eyes dart to the side and back which sounds a bit like your fast forward description. If the cause is optic neuritis, the inflamed optic nerve will cause all types of distortions--dimness, color change, reduced field of vision, splotches, jumpiness, etc. A neurologist can take a close look into the eye and see the inflammation if it is there. If new MS symptoms occur with it, or other MS symptoms are intensified, it's probably a flareup and is usually treated by steroids. I used to have optic neuritis from time to time in my earlier years of MS, and a dose of steroids cleared it up (for me, anyway). If not optic neuritis, spots could be floaters https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/eye-floaters/symptoms-causes/syc-20372346 It can be scary and certainly annoying. Hugs, Debbie (Team Member)
