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From what I have researched I think I must have cerebral polyopia. Symptoms showed up about two and a half years ago. When I look at my teeth in a mirror I can see an extra image of my teeth. I use to see only one shadow, but now I see tons of shadows; depending on how many light sources there are. When I look at a reflection in a window it is very messed up with multiple images. I'm heading over to my family doctor soon so he can refer me to a specialist but for know I need to know if this is even treatable.
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Thanks for using the forum. I am happy to address your questions, and my answer will be based on the information you provided here. Please make sure you recognize that this forum is for educational purposes only, and it does not substitute for a formal office visit with your doctor.
Without the ability to examine you and obtain a history, I can not comment on whether or not you have polyopia. However, I will try to provide you with information about it. I think you would benefit from evaluation by an opthalmologist, and he/she may find it appropriate to refer you to a neuro-opthalmologist and neurologist.
Pallinopsia describes a phenonmenon in which after a patient looks away an after-image of the object persists or reappears after a person has stopped looking at the object. Polyopia is a phenomenon in which a series of "echoes of the object" are seen, separate but close to the actual object, giving the impression that there is more than one of the same object. Eye movement may make the original object appear as if it has left a trail.
Whether or not the condition is treatable depends on the cause. There are MANY causes of polyopia. It may be isolated: no apparent cause, with no danger, and no implications on your health otherwise. other causes are (1) Drugs, Marijuana, LSD, amphetamines, trazodone (2) seizures (3) brain trauma (4) various brain lesions (strokes, tumors, vascular malformations) (5) migraines (6) depression (7) retinal problems.
Again, it is advisable for you to see an opthalmologist (eye doctor), and you would benefit from evaluation by a neurologist and possibly a neuropthalmologist. Wether or not your symptoms are treatable depend on the cause. Most of the causes are treatable.
Thank you for using the forum, I hope you find this information useful, good luck.
Without the ability to examine you and obtain a history, I can not comment on whether or not you have polyopia. However, I will try to provide you with information about it. I think you would benefit from evaluation by an opthalmologist, and he/she may find it appropriate to refer you to a neuro-opthalmologist and neurologist.
Pallinopsia describes a phenonmenon in which after a patient looks away an after-image of the object persists or reappears after a person has stopped looking at the object. Polyopia is a phenomenon in which a series of "echoes of the object" are seen, separate but close to the actual object, giving the impression that there is more than one of the same object. Eye movement may make the original object appear as if it has left a trail.
Whether or not the condition is treatable depends on the cause. There are MANY causes of polyopia. It may be isolated: no apparent cause, with no danger, and no implications on your health otherwise. other causes are (1) Drugs, Marijuana, LSD, amphetamines, trazodone (2) seizures (3) brain trauma (4) various brain lesions (strokes, tumors, vascular malformations) (5) migraines (6) depression (7) retinal problems.
Again, it is advisable for you to see an opthalmologist (eye doctor), and you would benefit from evaluation by a neurologist and possibly a neuropthalmologist. Wether or not your symptoms are treatable depend on the cause. Most of the causes are treatable.
Thank you for using the forum, I hope you find this information useful, good luck.
Can it be cured if the underlying cause is brain trauma, i'm pretty sure that is what is causing mine?
Can anyone answer my question? Thanks.
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