Hi, I was diagnosed with optic neuritis in my left eye when I was 5 years old.My left eye has never had a lot of vision,last year march 2005 it affected my right eye which was confirmed by optician and then neurologist as they could see the damaged nerves by looking into them.Since last year my right eye has regained some of the vision. My doctor sent me for a mri scan for ms which I didn't realise is connected in a lot of cases.After blood test's I was told I wasn't absorbing folic acid.Since then I have been taking folic acid and b complex which has helped a great deal ,although I still have plenty of symptoms but it does make a huge difference to me.So in my case the nerve damage could have been something to do with vitamin deficiency. So I have always wondered how this has been caused? I suppose there are many causes? I have never come across anyone who suffers ongoing optic neuritis. It would be nice to hear some advice and general thoughts, sam. :roll: