Vision Loss

[gt9000]

Hi,

About three years ago back in high school, I had vision loss. It occurred when I was sitting. My vision became blurry and there were flashing colors. Kind of like the feeling you get when you rub your eyes really hard and then try to see. I could not read the time on the clock at the front of the room. This lasted for 15-20 minutes.

Naturally, I went to get my eyes checked. However, nothing was found and I just let it go. I also saw my family physician and he said he had no idea what it is. I also ran extensive blood testing and everything came back normal. I searched that it may be ophthalmic migraines but I have no history of migraines. I also have muscle twitches which may or may not be related to that vision disturbance episode.

Any idea as to what this might be? I have an appointment with a neurologist next month.

[S. Kaul, MD]

Hi there!

Well, without a clinical evaluation it would be difficult to determine the cause of your symptoms. Without any other symptoms associated, this is unlikely to be a case of opthalmic migraine. Possibilities that may need to be considered include amaurosis fugax, ischaemia, TIA, vascular issues, increased intra ocular pressure etc. Since this has been a single incident and it has been sometime since the episode, there is the possibility of all tests being clear. Nevertheless you may consider an evaluation y an ophthalmologist and a neurologist for a detailed evaluation and suggestion of an appropriate management plan, if required.
Hope this is helpful

Take care!

[gt9000]

Just to add, I was 17 years old when the vision disturbance occurred. It has never occurred since.