You can go to an ophthalmologist and ask for an OCT 5 min scan (no dyes or shots) that can look at the optic nerve and determine if you have optic neuritis. (-itis means inflammation).

If you do many times they will give you steroids to reduce inflammation. Reducing the sugar you are eating, eating more fruits and veggies with supplements such as vitamin D3, fish oil, turmeric, Alpha Lipoic Acid (R-ALA), B vitamins, etc will also help reduce inflammation.

Info on reducing inflammation
http://www.dailystrength.org/groups/loved-ones-who-support-someone-with-ms/discussions/messages/11643767

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BTW If you are not pregnant, do not have PPMS, but DO have diagnosis of Acute Optic Neuritis (AON) you are eligible to participate in the phase 2 trail for REmyelinating antibody below. Phase 1 of safety is already done.

Anti-Lingo-1 Antibody (BIIB033) produced by Biogen
http://www.clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/record/NCT01721161?term=biogen&spons=biogen&rank=6

Hi EPagain
Thank you for your advise, I went to the Ophthalmologist about a month ago and she was happy with the pressure in my eyes, I am situated in South Africa, so I will check up whether the trial is available here.
Hugs
J

Intraocular pressure (IOP) is a sign of glaucoma not optic neuritis. Optic Neuritis is an inflammation of the optic nerve sending signals from the eye to the brain. So they can be interpreted into vision with in the occipital lobe of the brain.

Many times if you have inflammation of this nerve they give you steroids to reduce the inflammation.

Best wishes to you in working with a medical professional to help you,
EP

Epagain do you have PPMS? if so i would love to chat with you about it. I dont have MS of any kind but my husband, he has PPMS and i wonder if you have problems with your Muscles?

chefborrdee~

My hubby was dx Jan 3 of 2005 with RRMS. If you still want to talk to me just email me.

Best wishes to all,
EP