Please Help (Kaleidoscope Vision & Horrible Daze that never goes away)

[Ponyta]

I had surgery done in 2007, in order to cure a 13mm chiari malformation. It cured the severe headaches I got when I laughed, however, it never cured the strange vision problems I have. In fact, these problems are getting 100% worse, and are accompanied by many other problems. Such as a horrible daze-like feeling 24/7, and kaleidoscope-like vision, in where I see many colors that aren't there 24/7 (Similar to visual snow, only much worse). Do you know if the vision problem might be a "PMA" Migraine? If so, is there any cure for it or anything to greatly reduce the symptoms?

If anyone knows what may be causing this, please don't hesitate to respond. If you have any questions, please feel free to ask. Thanks so much, I greatly appreciate any and all information received.

[Lekezeal]

My left off goes into a daze off and on all day. By afternoon I have "strain" pain in the outside corner. I had cataract surgery 2 years ago and I have floaters. I went to my opthamologist and he said my eyes were healthy but I needed to come back in a year to have the floaters checked. I went to an ENT and he sent me for a Brain MRI which came back normal. Now I am going to a Neurologist.  What the heck can this be?

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
A magnetic resonance angiogram  or MRA  is a type of magnetic resonance imaging  scan that uses a magnetic field and pulses of radio wave energy to take pictures of blood vessels inside the body that may be causing reduced blood flow. You can also try complementary and alternative medicine such as biofeedback therapy and other relaxation techniques, which has been proven to be effective to some patients. Take care and do keep us posted.

[Ponyta]

I have had numerous MRIs done over the years, as well as a couple CT Scans. I'm sorry, I don't know what an MRA is, I might of have one done though. I'm currently not taking any medications. Just a multi-vitamin that I thought would help, since my doctor mentioned I should take one.

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
It is good to know that the EEG was fine. What other tests were done? How about MRI or MRA? If your ophthalmologists have cleared you of any eye pathology, you may indeed benefit from a referral to a neurologist. What medications are you presently taking? if these are not working, a change in dosage or medicine may be indicated. Best regards.

[Ponyta]

Thank you for your response!

I have been to numerous eye doctors, including a neuro one, and they all told me that my eyes are fine. They said it is probably some neurological problem, and I should go see a neurologist. I did go to see one, and he didn't seem to know what may be causing it, however he said it might be a migraine.

If this is a type of migraine though, it never goes away. I can see it with my eyes both open and closed, and it is accompanied by a horrible daze feeling that also never goes away. I have had these problems for about six years now, and they keep getting worse.

I have been seeing a green orb rotate into my vision field at night, disappear, and then reappear where it began. I have been tested for Seizures, however both the regular EEG and the overnight one came back supposedly normal.

I know what an ocular migraine is, and have had several of those before, however this thing I see 24/7 is completely different. There is no "cracked window" look like I have in my ocular ones, and it completely fills my entire field of vision.


Please if you could tell me any ways I could get rid of these horrible symptoms, or greatly reduce them, I would appreciate it greatly. :)

[Dr Santos]

Hi,
How are you? Were you able to check with an eye doctor? This could be related to changes in blood flow in the brain, specifically the area of the brain responsible for vision (visual cortex or occipital lobe). But it is best that you check with your eye doctor to rule out other conditions such as detached retina.  Painless ocular migraines can appear suddenly and creates the sensation of looking through a cracked window. This visual distortion spreads across the field of vision and usually disappears. If these symptoms recur regularly or with increasing frequency, then you may need medication to reduce the frequency or severity of attacks.Take care and best regards.