Nose shadow

[milena2602]

Hello , I am from Poland, I have found your posts . I have problem with tinnitus since 2 years. Since 3 weeks I have seen shadow of my nose. It is very nervous and disturbing me. I did test by eye doctor and he told me that is ok with my eye, so it is not problem with my eye. I can not found answer on polish forums, only stupid response, so i am asking im am crazy? Do you still have vision your nose ? Any suggest?

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAOBlank 1 min
The tinnitus is not an eye problem and should be evaluated by a Ears/Nose/Throat physician or one that does only hearing Otologist. You need your hearing tested and a cause found.  I have tinnutus in both ears for ovr 30 years. Mine is due to noise exposure from hunting/shooting without hearing protection as a youth. In adults with sudden onset it is important to rule out a rare tumber of the hearing nerve called an acoustic neuroma.  See an Eye MD not a non-physician audiologist for tinnitus. The audiologist will do the hearting test. For the shadow of your nose it is very important to dilate the eyes, see an Eye MD called ophthalmologist and be certain you do not have a retinal detachment or a blockage of one of the arteries or veins in the retina.  If you saw a non-physician optometrist, he/she does not have the training needed. If you saw a Eye MD then get a second opinion. You also need a test called a Visual Fields or Peripheral Vision test  to see if the "nose' is really a peripheral vision defect.  Very important to follow through as could be serious.

[milena2602]

I had test Visual Fields and doctor said that is ok . I do not know what to do . This shadow of my nose makes me crazy .

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

TELL ME WHAT KIND OF 'EYE DOCTOR' YOU SAW?

This would be a good plan:    1 start working on getting in to see a hearing MD and evaluate your tinnitus.  2. If you have access to the various subspecialties of ophthalmology see one that specializes in retina/macula/vitreous for a second opinion, or a neuro-ophthalmologists. Most university department of ophthalmology have them on staff.  3. Make an appointment with a psychiatrist or psychologist to start working on your anxiety.