Felipe Simas reveals that he suffered from optic neuritis and loss of vision: “It was scary.”

the actor Felipe Simas, 31, took to social media on Monday (29), to say that he had been diagnosed with optic neuritis, a rare inflammation of the optic nerve. This condition, as mentioned in a video posted on Instagram, can be considered one of the first signs of an autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system.

The artist was hospitalized in January this year due to his health condition. He detailed his health problem and left a warning to his followers.

“Today I came to share with you a moment that affected our lives in an unexpected way. I, Felipe Simas, have been diagnosed and are facing optic neuritis, a condition that can be one of the first signs of a spectrum disorder. Optic myelitis (NMOSD) – a rare autoimmune disease that affects the central nervous system, especially the optic nerve and spinal cord,” he explained in the caption of the video post in which he appears alongside his wife. Mariana Simas.

“It was scary dealing with symptoms like loss of vision and pain when moving my eyes. Those sensations awakened an alert inside me, a signal that something was wrong. Seeking medical help was crucial, and only then could I begin to understand what was happening.

“My journey has highlighted the importance of not ignoring the signals that our body sends us. It is necessary to immediately pay attention to these symptoms and seek the correct diagnosis,” he concluded.

Also in the caption, the actor issued a link where people can get information about the symptoms and treatment of the disease.