Retina may provide clues to the severity of multiple sclerosis - Ophthalmology Times

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna are focusing on how the retina can be used as a prognostic marker. Analyses revealed that retinal layer thinning as a result of an MS relapse predicts the severity of future relapses and the likelihood of disabi…

Assessing the severity of multiple sclerosis (MS) is key as physicians seek a course of treatment for patients diagnosed with this disease, but it can prove to be challenging with existing methods. … [+3312 chars]

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