Please help! What;s happening to my eyes?

[dany_19]

today i went to see an eyedoctor because i had some problems with my eyes. i thought it would be myopia or astigmatism because i wear glasses for a few years. but the doctor told me that my right eye (in which) i sense the problem, doesn't move as fast as the right one. i don't actually see double but it makes me dizzy, especially when i'm out. she also told me that i have something called endopthalmus or exopthalmus (can't remember witch) and slight ptosis(although i'm only 19 years old). she examined my eye and did an ultrasound but nothing was wrong with it so she told me to go to a neurologist. the thing is that the only dideases that i couldfind which cause what i have, are very serious neurological conditions such as ms or brain tumors and aneurysms. can it be anything else?
thanks for your time.

[dany_19]

well i went to my neuologist and after she examined me she said she cou;dn't detect anything abnormal in the way my eyes move. she said that the opthalmiatrist was wrong. i think she might be a little prejudiced because last time i went there for neurological problems they turned out to be anxiety and she knows i am a hypochondriac. she is one of the top neurologists in my country.anyway hope she was right. wait and see...

[dany_19]

thank you very much for your advice. I'm seeing my neurologist today. i'll keep you posted

[Joan M Pernoud, MD]

If that eye is slightly prominent (exophthalmos), yet drooping (ptosis), I would want to rule out a swelling in the orbit (socket) which could also cause movement abnormalities. Thyroid disease could also cause these symptoms although that is not very common in your age group.  

I think your doctor gave you good advice to see a neurologist although other possibilities might be to see an oculoplastic specialist or a pediatric ophthalmologist as they also deal with these types of symptoms. It is always helpful to start with a general MD or internist just to make sure that your general health is good.

[dany_19]

correction: my right eye doesn't move as fast as my left eye.