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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
optic neuritis
Answered by
Sandy Feldman, MD, MS - Ophthalmology, Refractive Surgery, Cataract Surgery, Corneal surgery
ClearView Eye & Laser Medical Center, A P.C.
San Diego - CA
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optic neuritis
by redglo, Jul 02, 2009 02:16PM
I do have MS diag.2004 optic neuritis x4 times! i have recovered each time,my mobility unfortunately not good,use cane/walker BUT i use a Vit. B 50 complex the docs/specialists do believe it has helped with my vision to return esp. my optometrist what is your opinion? I am a big believer in vits.&mins.thanks DG
Doctor's Answer
by Sandy Feldman, MD, MS, Jul 05, 2009 11:41AM
, Jul 05, 2009 11:41AMTo: redglo
Dear redglo,
Vitamin B12 deficiency may be associated with optic neuropathies. To my knowledge, it has not been proven to be helpful in MS induced optic neuritis. I would speak with your eyeMD about the benefits/risks of taking.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
Vitamin B12 deficiency may be associated with optic neuropathies. To my knowledge, it has not been proven to be helpful in MS induced optic neuritis. I would speak with your eyeMD about the benefits/risks of taking.
Dr. Feldman
Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California
