3. Vision Problems: Beyond Just a Blurry Outlook
PML’s grip on the body isn’t limited to cognitive or motor functions. It extends its reach to one’s vision, often leading to significant and sometimes alarming visual disruptions.
It’s not the usual blurry vision one might attribute to age or eye strain. PML-induced vision problems are a direct result of the disease’s assault on the brain’s white matter, particularly areas associated with visual processing.
Patients may experience a spectrum of visual disturbances ranging from mild blurriness to complete blindness in one or both eyes. Some even report visual hallucinations or distortions, making it difficult to discern reality.
Given the profound impact on one’s quality of life, understanding, and recognizing these visual symptoms becomes pivotal in the broader management of PML. (3)
