MS patient: Does Optic Neuritis = eye issues forever?

[GothicRosie]

I have been recently (Dec. '07) diagnosed with MS (I still could be a NMO patient but the next spinal attack will define that).  I had an attack of Optic Neuritis in my left eye in Oct. '07.  Ever since then I have had eye issues that include: random eye pain in both or either eye, occasional extremely dry red eyes in both eyes after taking a short nap or after a nights sleep, & random blurry vision in one or both eyes.  I just recently feel asleep with my contacts in and woke up with my eyes encased in yellowish-greenish discharge and the eyes completely red as they usually are after I sleep.  I do not have excessive clear discharge or swollen eyes.

My eyes feel fine now that I am awake but I am wondering if having an episode of optic neuritis has now cursed me to have eye issues for the rest of my life?  Should I go see an ophthalmologist for further care and advice?  Thank you in advance for your time.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

Cheers

JCH III MD

[GothicRosie]

Thank you John for your quick response.  Now I need to make that new appointment. :)

Cheers,
Rosie

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

MS and NMO may cause eye problems that last for decades. Some of your problems likely relate to wearing contacts. Yes you should be under the care of a Eye MD.

JCH III MD