Vision Glitch Frequency

[jakysue]

Hello everyone,

I'm a newbie here, so happy to have found this eye forum. I've been so desperate lately with my current eye condition.    I've been experiencing eye glitches and its getting worse day by day. I don't really know how to name this condition, I can't even find similar topics to this online, hence I'm more having a hard time finding what it really is. I'll try to describe my condition as much as I can. It's like having that same frequency movement that you see when you try to capture a photo or take a video on tv upclose using your phone. That same frequency movement you see on your phone, is the same frequency movement I'm seeing esp. on my peripheral vision. Though I do experience, waving movement on my central vision but not as much as it my side vision. And the frequency is more visible when I try to align my side vision on a tv screen and on bulb lights. I can see the frequency movement, but when i try to stare on tv or on a bulb light using my central vision, the movement frequency is gone! It only appears on my peripheral vision. I already consulted this condition to 2 eye specialist, 1 with a specialty in retina, but he just laughed at me saying it's purely strange, and the 2nd doctor also told me perhaps I was just stressed and needed some rest, But after a week of resting, even filed a leave from work, it's still there.

As for my eye history conditions, I have an astigmatism for about 5 years now, and just diagnosed 3 months ago with Entoptic phenomena (similar from that of eye floaters). Could it be one of the 2 I mentioned caused the frequency movement in my peripheral vision? Or is working in front of computer for 5 years caused my eyes to suffer this way?

I'm considering of having another retina check up this week, see a psychiatrist or neurologist in case the issue has something to do with my brain.

I'm really getting worried about this. I hope to hear some response soon!

[JohnHaganMD]

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[jakysue]

Okay doc John, thank you so much!

[JohnHaganMD]

Telemedicine is one of the fastest growing segments in all of medicine. So yes I think that would be a good start. Try and get summaries of your previous eye exams and any tests done so that you might e mail the neuro-ophthalmologist to make the consult most productive

JCH MD

[jakysue]

By the way, I'm referring to having an online neuro-ophthalmologist from US.

[jakysue]

Thank you so much doctor! I will take note of that. If only all doctors could be as open minded as you, it will be a lot easier.

Anyways, I could hardly find a neuro-ophthalmologist in our place neither in nearby cities. Or if there is, I need to travel far. Do you think it's possible to have a consultation with a neuro-ophthalmologist online regarding this vision frequency movement I'm having? Thinking of conducting online consultation through Skype at first. If not, then I will proceed with having a personal consultation then.

Thanks!

[JohnHaganMD]

Use the search feature and read about "entopic phenomena" also read the section on Wikipedia.com   If that seems like what you are experiencing then accept the fact its normal. If that is not what you're experiencing and you are extremely concerned you can proceed with a neuro-ophthalmologist. After 3 normal eye exams its not likely that its anything serious. Another course of action would be 'watchful waiting' and holding off seeing another doctor unless something new develops or your present symptoms worsen

JCH MD

[jakysue]

I went today for another retina checkup to make sure my retina is still intact and healthy. And fortunately they are! But was a bit pissed off by the doctor for being sarcastic after telling him that the 2 eye doctors I consulted with were not able to provide a proper explanation on my vision frequency movement. Hence the reason why I searched online for an eye forum, in which a US doctor told me to have it consult with a neuro-ophthalmologist.

And then he's acting a bit dismissal about the whole "neuro-ophthalmologist" thing, including the fact that it has something to do with opthalmic or eye migraine. He can't even recommend if it's worth a try, instead he just said the whole frequency movement is just a normal blood flowing to my capillary vessel. Is it really this 'blood flowing' thing causing my vision to suffer frequent movement? Because I believe that you are right and that he is just close-minded.

[jakysue]

Also, I'm experiencing headaches lately. Perhaps that's what you call a migraine? Could that be due to stress?

[jakysue]

Thank you so much for the prompt response doctor! I'm about to leave within an hour to have my retina check up again after 3 months cause I thought it has something to do with my retina.

Now at least I know it's under opthalmic or eye migraines. And somehow relieved to know where to ask for help. Will search for the forum about this topic.