pediatric blurred vision, intermittent

[TFI]

Hi
My daugther has presented with intermittent blurred vision since may ocurring once a week to several times a day for 2-3 seconds.  No other symptoms.Otherwise healthy.  Has had an MRI, EEG, and Video EEG. All were unremarkable except for the MRI showing a bit a matter near the occipital lobe.The episodes ocurred during the video eeg and showed no abnormal brain activity.  Also tested for Lime and Diabetes.  Both negative.  She was also seen by a Neuro-Opthamologist who suggests a second MRI in February.  If it is not a brain tumor, seizure or migraine, what could it be?  Were just sitting here undiagnosed.  Any suggestions?

[fatimaistrue]

What was the outcome of your daughter's condition?  My son has similar symptoms.

[Blessedsoulforever]

Hi,
Convergence Insufficiency (CI) is the leading cause of eyestrain, blurred vision, double vision (diplopia), and/or headaches.
Convergence insufficiency disorder can interfere with the ability to read, learn, and work at near (close distances).
Patients should be made aware that convergence insufficiency is a fairly common condition and that treatment is very effective.2
Treatments range from passive (prism lenses) to active (office-based vision therapy/orthoptics).1-4
According to a recent survey, home-based pencil pushups therapy (PPT) is the most commonly prescribed treatment5, but studies show that compliance (patient cooperation) is poor and that this treatment does not eliminate symptoms.3, 6
Eye surgery is rarely recommended.1, 2
The basic eye exam by a pediatrician is not adequate for the detection of convergence insufficiency (as well as other visual conditions).1
A person can pass the 20/20 eye chart test and still have convergence insufficiency.
Convergence Insufficiency can be treated at any age.1, 2, 4
Consult a Peadiatric Opthalmologist as early as possible.
Good luck