It is still controversial whether Devic syndrome is a variant of multiple sclerosis.

Although there is no cure for Devic's disease (neuromyelitis optica), it can enter a long indolent period in which the disease essentially does not progress. This is the best hoped-for outcome for Devic's disease.

There is no cure available for Devic syndrome. Treatment, therefore, is based solely on lessening the symptoms and providing comfort care for individuals that are in the more advanced stages of the disease.

Devic syndrome is a chronic and degenerative disorder that usually affects both eyes. The eyes develop diminished sensitivity to bright lights, color vision impairment, and diminished light reflexes.

Eugène Devic was born in 1858.