Blindness is one of the earliest symptoms that can indicate a possible diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.  Multiple sclerosis blindness can happen without warning, and it can be dangerous.  Most incidents of MS blindness will only affect one eye and the effect will only be temporary.  The blindness may be complete, or it can be a graying or blackening of the vision in that eye.  For a person who hasn’t already been diagnosed with multiple sclerosis, blindness can be one of the first symptoms they experience that lead to the initial diagnosis.  It is a noticeable symptom that requires medical attention and can lead to further testing and treatments.

Blindness is a symptom that can come and go sporadically throughout the progression of multiple sclerosis.  It can be caused by nerve damage due to the demyelination process.  Certain nerves can be damaged by demyelination, including nerves that send signals to and …