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Michael J Kutryb, MD - Ophthalmology, Cataract Surgery, glaucoma, Laser Vision Correct

Kutryb Eye Institute - Titusville

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After images

by black12, May 15, 2008 01:38PM

I am a 49 year old runner, when I run I experience after images in both eyes in the form of a cross with the center missing, this happens if I run through a shaded area and then into brighter light. If I stare at the sky and keep blinking the images eventually disapear, My eyes are normal at other times, I have had ultrasound on my carotid arteries and have also seen an opthalmoligist, I do have osteo arthritis in the neck, please could you reply as I have had this problem for a number of years and wish to know if it serious, thanks.

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by Michael J Kutryb, MD

, May 15, 2008 08:41PM

I'm not sure what you are experiencing but thankfully if your ophthalmologist gives you a good report,you at least have healthy eyes. That is something to be thankful for. I have lots of theories at to what you could be experiencing. Perhaps you are seeing an afterimage of the sidewalk or road or the edge of the nosepiece of your sunglasses or a reflection of light off your nose??? I suggest you wear very dark sunglasses and a hat when running and phenomenon might disappear. If it doesn't then you really do have some interesting phenomenon.

MJK MD

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