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Originally Posted by ken0042
So you are saying I'm not drunk- I have MS?
Seriously, is this something that is normally checked during a routine eye exam? I'm just wondering because although I had perfect vision on my last checkup, that was almost 20 years ago. I know my vision is fine, but I've also heard you should have it checked no matter what.
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In Short.... yes you should have your eyes checked every 2 years, even if you feel your vision is fine. Certain eye conditions, and vascular conditions (High blood pressure and diabetes) can be asymptomatic, but have signs of their presence.
In regards to MS... Optic Neuritis is not something that is easily observable during an eye examination (as it occurs behind the globe on the nerve running to the brain)... MS is a possible explanation for the symptoms listed above. If someone were to come into my office with the symptoms above, i would be sending them off the specialist within a day or two for further testing.