seeing tracers of light, double vision

[Rob2008]

Hello, 31 yr old male.   I have a history of a 3.5 centimeter fibrous dysplasia bone tumor above the left eye (supra-orbital).  I started having a constant headache 4 years ago and it was discovered then.  It has not changed or grown since then,  and my last MRI of the brain was 7 months ago.  Previous exams by neuro-opthamology have been normal, including visual fields, etc.

The question I'm leading up to is that a few days ago, I started having twitching over my left maxillary sinus (don't think it's related),   but I am seeing "tracers" of light... or "streaks" of light which follow my path of vision, when looking away from a light source--- particularly an artificial light source such as an electronic LED power light,  or ordinary household lightbulbs...street lights as well.. This affects me more as I'm active and my vision is crossing many objects because things start to become a blur when I'm looking around too much.  But I don't really notice the symptoms outside during the day.    Also,  I have woken up at night with obvious double vision,  but this 100% corrects just as soon as I sit up and wake up good.

Now, I do have some problem with anxiety.  But, should I try to relax a little...or does this sound like something I should urgently seek care for?     I mean,  with a normal MRI 7 months ago (i'm sure the scan covered all of my brain)   , this can't really be MS or something showing up suddenly, can it?    My last eye exam was 1 and 1/2 years ago.  and was normal at the time.


Thanks for your reply.

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

No that's not what I'm implying. You have a new symptom and that requires re-evaluation.

JCH MD

[Rob2008]

"Things have changed"

When you say this,   do you mean it actually sounds like my tumor is growing from the symptoms I describe?

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

Things have changed. You do have a condition that can change. I would suggest you go in to see your neuroophthalmologist.

JCH MD