Warning Signs Of Devic's Disease

Loss Of Vision

Vision loss is a symptom that occurs when the optic nerve has become too inflamed or damaged to continue sending messages to the brain. Patients with Devic's disease are more likely to experience vision loss than those with multiple sclerosis. Vision loss can often occur in one eye during episodes of optic neuritis, since the optic nerve is unable to keep transmitting when it's attacked and inflamed. Most patients recover their vision after an optic neuritis flareup. However, if the immune system continues its chronic attacks on the optic nerve, there's the potential some damage will be permanent. Because of this, it's important to get an evaluation and diagnosis. If the condition is caused by an underlying autoimmune disease, whether it's due to multiple sclerosis, Devic's disease, or another illness, it's important to treat the immune system rather than just the symptoms.