Sinuses & blurred vision

[Lissa_baffled]

I have had seasonal allergies for year, and now have blurry vision.  This year was different (sinus drainage and mucous all yr. long.  I had to sleep sitting up all winter.). In the spring, one hour after getting up in the morning I felt one sinus quickly plug and my vision became blurry.  A few days, I've had double vision and at times, it's so bad that I have to hold a wall to balance myself.  I have 20/20 vision, but, I feel tired sometimes simply because the pressure behind my eyes is strong.
Sudafed used to help me, but, not with this.  They've tried many nasal sprays.  I tried Essential Oils.  An allergist says congestion from allergies doesn't affect vision.  Several ENTs have said my sinuses are fine.  They don't see them in the early morning!  Surgery has been mentioned as a solution.  I don't want that.  Any suggestions?  Thanks!


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[JohnHaganMD]

good luck

[Frustrating1]

Same thing with the blurred and double Vision. Although if I rinse my eye it will clear up. I feel pressure in my ears although not heavy had a lot of pressure on the bridge of my nose and on my eye brow which then lead to the occasional blurred vision mostly in the morning when I wake up.   I'm aggravated by it as I drive a lot.  Had x Ray came back normal. Have appointment with ent soon.

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

You symptoms of double vision and balance problems suggest an inner ear problem which maybe related to your sinus problems.  It sounds like you may have developed a chronic sinusitis.  Please see a different ENT doctor and get x-rays or imaging of your sinuses.

Dr.O.