Vision problems are common in the chronic disease multiple sclerosis.  Double vision MS is just one of the vision symptoms that can be experienced throughout the course of the disease.  Affecting one or both of the eyes, double vision multiple sclerosis can keep someone from completely their daily activities.  It can be a frustrating problem for people with the autoimmune disease, and unfortunately it can sometimes be a waiting game in order for it to go away.

Many times, double vision will be caused by optic neuritis.  Optic neuritis is a condition that is associated with multiple sclerosis, and it is estimated that over half of the people with the disease will experience it at some point throughout the course of their disease.  This condition occurs when demyelination damages the optic nerve, which is responsible for transmitting light and images from the eye to the brain.

Double vision can also …