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Only 26.5% had access to OCT in their clinic\/practice, all of whom were MS specialists, mainly hospital-based (66.7%). All respondents assess the visual pathway in first demyelinating event and optic neuritis (ON), primarily using magnetic resonance imaging (MRI: 88.2% and 91.2%, respectively), often in combination with visual evoked potentials (VEP). OCT use was reported by 32% (first demyelinating event) and 44% (ON) of respondents. OCT was infrequently used for monitoring (20.6%), the most frequent reasons being \u201clack of availability\u201d or \u201cinsufficient evidence.\u201d<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Despite the scientific evidence, OCT availability and routine use by neurologists is limited in Switzerland. 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