Neuro Exam Question - Eye Tracking

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I have a quick question.  During one of my neurological exams, my second opinion doctor noted to another doctor in the room that my eyes tracking an object were "psychotic."  It bothered me for three weeks until I saw my normal neuro and asked what the heck that meant.  She said one of my eyes moves slower than the other when tracking something, but didn't explain any further.  I had the impression that this is abnormal - does anyone knows what this means, if anything.  The background of all this is that I'm in the midst of being diagnosed between Parkinsons, MS or some other neurological condition based on a brain with over 20 lesions and symptoms I won't bore you with(that haven't - to my knowledge effected my eyes).  I hate it when doctors don't explain!

Thanks for the help!

Robin

rdb25 · Answer

It may have been saccadic, I'm not sure.  Either way, it rather disturbs me.  Especially because it was shrugged off by my Neuro.  I looked up saccadic and abnormality and it seems that it would matter.  But my neuro said "you just have one eye moving slower than the other - not a big deal."  If it's not a big deal, why was it mentioned?  That drives me nuts.  Neurologists (in my experience) do not have the best interpersonal skills.  Thanks for responding and listening to this little rant...

Robin

rdb25 · Answer

Thank you for responding.  So, it's the muscle in the eye that isn't moving as quickly as it should.  My vision has been fine - haven't been seeing double or anything, but have been getting vertigo when I move my head quickly.  Maybe that explains it.  Most of my other symptoms are movement disorder issues - so lacking control of another muscle doesn't really surprise me, LOL.  

Thanks again for your help!  I appreciate it!

AMO · Answer

hi robin,


mighht it havve been 'saccadic'   not ' psychotic?
theree is  much in the web on sacccades. 
i can not remeber if it is the 'folllow my finger' test... or the 'look at myy finger..look at my nose..finger...nose' ??
but one of theem they do.
i know it is difficult when you hhave to wait to  see a doctor to geet explaintions when you do not feel well.
take care and good luck
Amo

Tilly77 · Answer

HI,

It sounds similar to what I've been diagnosed with.  My left eye has slow muscles and so it is slower than my right.  This is causing double vision and an array of symptoms.  They've also done an MRI to see if my 6th nerve is damaged causing eye problems.  There are several treatments for eye muscle problems, if that is what you have.  Hope this helps.

Neuro Exam Question - Eye Tracking

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