| Name | Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO) |
| Related to/Also known as | Devic's disease
Optico-Spinal MS (OSMS): some scientists believe is the same as NMO |
| Symptoms of NMO | NMO is an inflammatory disease of the nervous system, which usually affects only the optic (eyes) nerve and the spinal cord. It can cause a decrease in vision and varying degrees of weakness or paralysis in the legs and arms. |
| Types | |
| Useful national contacts |
NMO-Spectrum-UK charity Information at NMOUK NHS Specialised Services website: |
| Children & young people | Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (Great Ormond Street Hospital)  https://tinyurl.com/yxdwfnf7 |
| Online resources |
GUIDANCE FOR PEOPLE WITH NEUROMYELITIS OPTICA SPECTRUM DISORDER (NMOSD) IN RESPONSE TO THE THREAT OF WIDESPREAD COVID-19 INFECTION (NMO Spectrum UK) COVID-19 and Rare Neuroimmune Disorders (Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association) |
| Our resources |
The library at The Brain Charity has a range of resources on NMO and on a wide range of disability-related issues. This includes a copy of the NMO-UK booklet "Living with NMO: A Guide to the condition". |