post head trauma detached retina

[deb0617]

On 7/13/2006 I had a severe fall which has caused numerous neurological problems, including convergence inefficiency, vestibular balance problems, and several others.  During the entire time since my fall, my vision has been the biggest problem for me.  I had an exam by an ophthalmologist shortly after my fall, and my retina looked fine then.  After about 3 more months my right eye has felt as if there is a thumb pressing down on the eyeball.  This feeling is constant.  Now I am having frequent floaters and bright flashes off to the side of my vision, 2 nights ago the upper left portion of vision in my right eye became clouded, like a gray veil was over it, it gradually went away.  Could my injury from almost 2 years ago be causing this.  The floaters have been getting more frequent over the past year and 1/2, the flashes just started happening.  Thank you.

[John C Hagan III, MD, FACS, FAAO]

It is imperative that you get in to see an Eye MD on Monday. You could have a detached retina. Call and insist on coming in. Find an Eye MD at www.aao.org or call your GP and have them arrange a same day consult

JCH II MD

[AnnaE]

I am not a doctor, but a community leader here and a retina patient.

The symptoms might be something new, or due to the trauma. It is important to know when the flashes started. An increase in flashes, a sudden increase in floaters, especially pepper-like floaters, and a veil are very serious symptoms. You need to see an ophthalmologist immediately. Call the doctor's office on Monday and ask to be seen on Monday. If you have a retina problem, it needs care immediately.

Our eyes are so important, we must guard their health. Your condition may not be serious now, but you want to find out immediately, to protect the health of your eyes.

Welcome to our community. The doctor willalso respond.

Anna