Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system (CNS), including the brain and spinal cord.

Why some people develop MS is not fully known. What is known is that something triggers the immune system to attack the spinal cord and brain. In people with MS, myelin, which protects the nerve fibers, becomes damaged in the CNS. 
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In this fifth and final blog post in this series, we review recommended eye exams for patients at high risk for serious eye conditions such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, retinal disease, and diabetic eye disease, as well as take a brief look at specialized / advanced eye exams that can help your ophthalmologist understand your eye health.
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March is National Save Your Vision Month, and in our five-part blog series, we’re taking a look at common causes of vision loss in adulthood, eye exams, general eye health, and signs telling you to have your eyes checked.
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March is National Save Your Vision Month, and in our five-part blog series, we’re taking a look at common causes of vision loss in adulthood, eye exams, general eye health, and signs telling you to have your eyes checked.
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In this third blog post, we take a detailed look at the complete eye exam, which can tell your eye doctor much about your vision, eye health, and general health.