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Can CSR heal on its own?
I'm just wondering if CSR can heal on its own and how long does it take? And, I am a very young male who got it at age 25. I have no idea what caused it. And, I'm surprised and unaware of this condition!
So far:
(1) Positive for Pigment Dispersion Syndrome,
(2) Negative for Glaucoma (Glaucoma Specialist)
(3) Negative for Macula Degeneration, etc (Retina Specialist)
(4) Confirmed to see a neurologist for ocular migraines and for vision complain.
One question:
(1) What's the vision problem known for when a object or text would shift right or left, or time to time from up and down - making almost a circle? Without eye movement.
(1) Positive for Pigment Dispersion Syndrome,
(2) Negative for Glaucoma (Glaucoma Specialist)
(3) Negative for Macula Degeneration, etc (Retina Specialist)
(4) Confirmed to see a neurologist for ocular migraines and for vision complain.
One question:
(1) What's the vision problem known for when a object or text would shift right or left, or time to time from up and down - making almost a circle? Without eye movement.
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If that has a name I don't know it. Nystagmus can things look like they move but the eye moves. Also some people report a 'tail" when they move their eyes (palinopsia)
John,
I went to visit my retina specialist and there was nothing to be found in my macula area, and in fact I was diagnosed wrongly for my CSR - I never had it! So, the question is here, my eyes seem to be healthy! But, I have to go see a neurologist to rule out what is causing my ocular migraines. I got a question for you, can astigmatism cause these symptoms that I am having? I'm seeing my family doctor soon to rule out further causes!
I went to visit my retina specialist and there was nothing to be found in my macula area, and in fact I was diagnosed wrongly for my CSR - I never had it! So, the question is here, my eyes seem to be healthy! But, I have to go see a neurologist to rule out what is causing my ocular migraines. I got a question for you, can astigmatism cause these symptoms that I am having? I'm seeing my family doctor soon to rule out further causes!
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If your macula is 100% normal then other causes of central distortion might include: refractive error either uncorrected or improperly corrected, cataract, irregular corneal astigmatism or corneal disease, early cataract, glaucoma. Most of these are easily ruled out.
We have to stop short of giving advice on things like that. You can call the office of the retina specialist and ask.
There is no uniform course of CSR to set guidelines. Some people have it and it clears by itself. other people need laser or injections CSR is felt to be due to defects in Bruch's membrane allowing fluid from the choroid to infiltrate under the sensory retina. The breaks can heal themselves shut like a cut heals. Why it heals in one person and not another is not known.
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Ok, well I have a schedule appointed with a retina specialist at the end of this month. Now, I am planning to go on a trip for 1 week to the Caribbean and I'm wondering if it's okay for me to travel with this CSR condition in the airplane? Can air pressure cause any further damage in the eye or no? And, I looked at my older OCT that confirmed CSR, and I took a new one last week which showed negative. Even though that the fluid seems to be gone, my symptoms are still there so I'm hoping it will go away.
In those some cases, does it mean permanent or it takes time for it to fully heal back?
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There is no way to predict how it will clear up or if it will clear up.
Once the sub-retinal fluid goes away, how long does it take for vision symptoms such as distortion to vanish?
And, how long does it take for sub-retinal fluid regarding CSR take to diminish? Is it possible for the eye able to heal itself from such a leak?
John,
I'm just curious about something. For instance, if the leakage stops and the CSR is gone...what is the aftermath of the damage done? Does it take time for the inflammation to reduce and resolve in order to restore your damaged vision or is it permanent with the leakage at stop?
I'm just curious about something. For instance, if the leakage stops and the CSR is gone...what is the aftermath of the damage done? Does it take time for the inflammation to reduce and resolve in order to restore your damaged vision or is it permanent with the leakage at stop?
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Often the vision returns to normal. IN some cases the retina is wringled and the vision is reduced and has a variable degree of distortion.
The problem is that you have to wait for them to call you, and that's the only way you can access a retina specialist. There is only 6 of them in Ottawa. So, that's why I am thinking of what to do! I will do my best this upcoming weekend to tell them about my situation at the EyeCare Clinic and ask politely to see one as soon as possible. If not, then I have no choice then go to the US and try to get help there. Now, I'm not sure where the best place in the US would be, but it leaves me no choice and I have no idea what the cost is. What would you do in my shoes? I'm afraid for any future vision loss.
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You have a major eye symptoms that indicates a macula problem. I would try and see a retina ophthalmologist ASAP
Me and my family decided that I go to the eye clinic this upcoming week and try to get appointed for a retina specialist as soon as possible. Because, there has to be specific type of eye emergencies to be taken into consideration for a call - in which I don't have. So, I have to wait it out. I assume.
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Because that would not happen in an American city. You would speak directly with the retina surgeon and they have same day appointments for urgent problems like recent macula off retinal detachments or exudative (wet) macular degeneration. Canadian posters here often complaint of difficulty of access directly to specialists and subspecialists and being "put off" by things that are treated much more urgently in the states. By pass the ER if you can and work directly with the retina surgeon.
I went to the hospital and they never called a retina specialist. I will try to go again tonight with my parents and try to get into touch with one. It's getting worse and I can't wait that longer. Thank you again for your time and answering. I'm getting more convinced that it's either CSR or Macula Degeneration.
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Where do you live?
I do plan on updating you as soon as I see a retina specialist. I have a few questions and would really appreciate if you can answer them for me so I can have a better idea of what may be going on with my vision.
(1) I have this vision symptom that whenever I tend to read on a laptop or cellphone, or especially on a paper (black and white), letters would tend to become either wavy, distorted, or lose a part of the letter and instantly come back to it's original standing (time to time). For instance, the letter "L" - it would instantly lose a part of the straight line and come back instantly (very hard to describe). And, they would become "watery looking" - best description.
(2) I'm not sure if this is recently happening, but at distance cars are becoming smaller then they should be and I'm worried if my vision is progressing to worse.
(3) I just saw a glaucoma specialist, and he did not rule out anything to do with glaucoma and I don't understand how he did not find out anything that was going inside my eye. At the hospital, before seeing the glaucoma specialist, they found out that I had a small leakage in my OCT scan and a week after, the glaucoma specialist said I did not have CSR and that there was no fluid of leakage. So, I'm starting to change my mind about the CSR as the main factor to my problem or maybe the retina specialist could rule that out.
(4) If it's not glaucoma, and lets say my macula is fine, then maybe all this can be linked to a neurological disorder or a brain tumor - in which I may have to get a MRI scan.
(5) The more that I wait for a retina specialist, the more I am worrying that my symptoms may get worse, and I do not know what to do at this state of mind. My anxiety will start kicking in worse.
In your opinion, what do you think might be going on? And, what should I do?
(1) I have this vision symptom that whenever I tend to read on a laptop or cellphone, or especially on a paper (black and white), letters would tend to become either wavy, distorted, or lose a part of the letter and instantly come back to it's original standing (time to time). For instance, the letter "L" - it would instantly lose a part of the straight line and come back instantly (very hard to describe). And, they would become "watery looking" - best description.
(2) I'm not sure if this is recently happening, but at distance cars are becoming smaller then they should be and I'm worried if my vision is progressing to worse.
(3) I just saw a glaucoma specialist, and he did not rule out anything to do with glaucoma and I don't understand how he did not find out anything that was going inside my eye. At the hospital, before seeing the glaucoma specialist, they found out that I had a small leakage in my OCT scan and a week after, the glaucoma specialist said I did not have CSR and that there was no fluid of leakage. So, I'm starting to change my mind about the CSR as the main factor to my problem or maybe the retina specialist could rule that out.
(4) If it's not glaucoma, and lets say my macula is fine, then maybe all this can be linked to a neurological disorder or a brain tumor - in which I may have to get a MRI scan.
(5) The more that I wait for a retina specialist, the more I am worrying that my symptoms may get worse, and I do not know what to do at this state of mind. My anxiety will start kicking in worse.
In your opinion, what do you think might be going on? And, what should I do?
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1. That symptoms suggests macular pathology but many possible causes: CSR, macular degeneration, macular membrane, blockage of artery or vein near macula
2. That often is a macula symptoms is called "micropsia" if the image seems larger than it should be "macropsia" if distorted "metamorphopsia"
3. The OCT can be used for different things. In glaucoma its usually used around the optic nerve and measure nerve fiber layer thickness. Unless a Macular OCT was done the NFL Oct would not even look at the macula.
4. Your symptoms all point to a primary eye problem likely in the macula and its not likely neurological.
5. One would be to call the retina specialist tell them your symptoms have gotten much worse and there is more central distortion. I don't know where you live but in the USA the standard of care would require the retina specialist to see you that day. Retina offices are set up for same day emergency exams and always leave open spots for same day exam.
6. another thing would be to discuss how you deal with anxiety in your life with your family MD. You might benefit from seeing a psychiatrist or a psychologist for cognitive behavior training and other anxiety reducing techniques.
2. That often is a macula symptoms is called "micropsia" if the image seems larger than it should be "macropsia" if distorted "metamorphopsia"
3. The OCT can be used for different things. In glaucoma its usually used around the optic nerve and measure nerve fiber layer thickness. Unless a Macular OCT was done the NFL Oct would not even look at the macula.
4. Your symptoms all point to a primary eye problem likely in the macula and its not likely neurological.
5. One would be to call the retina specialist tell them your symptoms have gotten much worse and there is more central distortion. I don't know where you live but in the USA the standard of care would require the retina specialist to see you that day. Retina offices are set up for same day emergency exams and always leave open spots for same day exam.
6. another thing would be to discuss how you deal with anxiety in your life with your family MD. You might benefit from seeing a psychiatrist or a psychologist for cognitive behavior training and other anxiety reducing techniques.
I will! I was called to see a glaucoma specialist today and all my results came out negative. Even for CSR. But, the glaucoma specialist will refer to me a retina specialist to rule out further diagnosis. I have no idea what's happening because a week ago they found a small "hole" in my Macula OCT whereas today they didn't find any fluid leakage. So, I'm hoping that the retina specialist will find something that is related to my symptoms. So good news that there is nothing associated with glaucoma. Lets hope that the retina specialist doesn't rule out anything positive! To be honest, I have no idea what's happening to my vision! I'm not sure maybe if stress and anxiety will play a factor in the end.
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Well good luck and let us know how the retina consult turns out
Ok, will do!
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And try and relax extreme stress is a factor in CSR in most studies.
Yes it often clears without treatment; and often reoccurs. Go on my home page, look through the Journal Posts about 30+ and read the CSR article there.
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