Is Neuromyelitis Optical a Form of Multiple Sclerosis?
Since there are so many similar symptoms between the two conditions, some people often think that neuromyelitis optica is a form of multiple sclerosis. However, they are not the same. In general, the underlying causes and affected areas are quite different. The attacks caused by neuromyelitis optica are also more harmful, especially in the optical eyes. This can be easily seen through its effects on the vision, which occurs in both eyes at the same time rather than one eye as in multiple sclerosis. [5]
