Missing the left side of her vision is a extremely serious problem and can indicate anything from a retina detachment, optic neuritis, a stroke or blood clot in the eye.
See a neuro-ophthalmologist. They are the Sherlock Holmes of the ophthalmology world. Find one at www.aao.org
JCH MD
we've seen a neuro-ophthalmologist
a doctor who deals with diseases and surgery of the retina and vitreous
a doctor who deals with visual sciences
a neuroligist
and a speacialist in adult rheumatology
any help on why they cant find anything
also thank you for the post comment John C Hagan III, MD, FACS
Some problems are harder to detect than others. Consider going to a world class referral center such as John Hopkins' Wilmer Eye Institute or U of Miami Bascome Palmer Eye Insitute.
JCH MD
Is there any other locations around chicago or any other state close?
Beacause we have no way to travel.
In chicago: Univ of Chicago, U of IL, Northwestern adn Loyola all have good medical schools and department of ophthalmology.
JCH MD
I live in Chicago, too. Castle-Connolly has an entire volume listing the best Chicago area doctors. All of their doctors are board-certified and have been nominated by other doctors as someone they would see for their own health problems. I found three neuro-ophthalmologists in their listings, who practice in different suburbs. They are: Dr. Andrew Berman (Skokie, 847-677-1631), Dr. Jeffrey Haag (Wheaton, 630-668-8250), Dr. Walter Jay (Maywood, 708-216-3408). You can look through Castle-Connolly's directory and find out more about these doctors for a $9.95 fee. The website address is www castleconnolly com.
The ophthalmology department at the University of Illinois is considered the best in the city. However, it's been my experience that it's a much better idea to set up an appointment with a particular doctor who is known to be excellent (like the ones above) than to go to a excellent institution and see whoever. Best of luck to your mother.