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VISUAL DISTURBANCE
My normal everyday vision seems ok. But in my both eyes I'm aware of yellow-blue cloudy areas.
The 'clouds' seem to shimmer with little black dots. Then when l focus in to read say newspaper print I'm aware of small grey spots - two of which are v. close to my centre of vision. In my right eye the sports obscure the bottom half of the line thst I am reading. Recently I've been seeing all sorts of black, blue & white spots in both eyes which flash. These disturbances seem to react to light. Also I am experiencing a strange phenomenon where I see 'static' like a TV with bad reception - this particularly in poor light. I've had a dialated eye exam and the Retina etc. looks ok. I am diabetic and on medication. My Doc. thinks all this may just be 'cos of shifting Sugar & B.P., but it all seems so intense. I'm really anxious - anyone got any advice?
The 'clouds' seem to shimmer with little black dots. Then when l focus in to read say newspaper print I'm aware of small grey spots - two of which are v. close to my centre of vision. In my right eye the sports obscure the bottom half of the line thst I am reading. Recently I've been seeing all sorts of black, blue & white spots in both eyes which flash. These disturbances seem to react to light. Also I am experiencing a strange phenomenon where I see 'static' like a TV with bad reception - this particularly in poor light. I've had a dialated eye exam and the Retina etc. looks ok. I am diabetic and on medication. My Doc. thinks all this may just be 'cos of shifting Sugar & B.P., but it all seems so intense. I'm really anxious - anyone got any advice?
Hi
My boyfriend complains from very similar symptoms you have described. He has experienced these symptoms for over 3 years now and we have been to 3 different doctors looking for answers.
He has had blood tests, has been to 3 opthamologists, has tried migraine related medications, has had a CT scan... but still no one can tell us what is wrong! This condition makes him anxious constantly & has become very unsociable.
He prodominantly sees patches of pink & green & occassionally blue, which are luminous (very bright). These visual disturbances are a lot worse in poor light. The patches are constantly changing in size & shape and are always moving.
He's only 22!
We are due to go to see a neurologist in about 4 weeks time also - so we'd be anxious to hear how you go with your tests. It's a relief for him to know someone who is experiencing a similar problem that he can now talk to.
My boyfriend complains from very similar symptoms you have described. He has experienced these symptoms for over 3 years now and we have been to 3 different doctors looking for answers.
He has had blood tests, has been to 3 opthamologists, has tried migraine related medications, has had a CT scan... but still no one can tell us what is wrong! This condition makes him anxious constantly & has become very unsociable.
He prodominantly sees patches of pink & green & occassionally blue, which are luminous (very bright). These visual disturbances are a lot worse in poor light. The patches are constantly changing in size & shape and are always moving.
He's only 22!
We are due to go to see a neurologist in about 4 weeks time also - so we'd be anxious to hear how you go with your tests. It's a relief for him to know someone who is experiencing a similar problem that he can now talk to.
Thank you for taking the time to respond. I will get an appointment with a Neuro. Just one further question: could these clouds be floaters?
the "dots" could be floaters...
...but not the static.
...but not the static.
sounds neurological. if you're really worried, see a neurologist or better yet a neuro-ophthalmologist.
it is possible that these are related to your diabetes...
it is possible that these are related to your diabetes...
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