Posted: 10/31/2013 9:13:06 AM EDT
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Suddenly, my vision is really blurry and all the peripheral (spelling?) is like strobe lights.
No pain, but I can't really see shit right now. What is happening in my head? |
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You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist
Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. |
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You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. Crap. That sounds no bueno. I can't go anywere right now. Evn if I could, I don;t think I could drive right now. This is very strabge. |
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You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. I don't know about the blurry vision, and I'm not a doctor, but whenever I get a migraine I lose my peripheral vision in one eye and see the strobes there instead. This is sometimes triggered/enhanced by being dehydrated. So, yeah, go to a doctor, but might as well drink some water. It won't hurt. |
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You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. This!X10 See an appropriate doctor NOW. Waiting will cause complications and make any repair problematic. Happened to a friend of mine. |
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And why exactly can't you go anywhere right now? There aren't many things that I can think of that could be worth losing your eyesight over. 1 man department. Anhydrous ammonia plant operator. Short of total collapse and 911 getting involved, I"m not going anywhere. It's slowly getting better, anyway. Strobes are fading. I hope it's just a migraine. Never thought I'd say that. |
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Quoted: You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. I agree, one of my co-workers had the same symptoms. He had a detached retina. You can easily go blind in that eye. |
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1 man department. Anhydrous ammonia plant operator. Short of total collapse and 911 getting involved, I"m not going anywhere. It's slowly getting better, anyway. Strobes are fading. I hope it's just a migraine. Never thought I'd say that. Quoted:
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And why exactly can't you go anywhere right now? There aren't many things that I can think of that could be worth losing your eyesight over. 1 man department. Anhydrous ammonia plant operator. Short of total collapse and 911 getting involved, I"m not going anywhere. It's slowly getting better, anyway. Strobes are fading. I hope it's just a migraine. Never thought I'd say that. Crap!!!!!Call 911 man!....Thats the way half the disaster movies start out! |
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Quoted: You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. |
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Crap!!!!!Call 911 man!....Thats the way half the disaster movies start out! Quoted:
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And why exactly can't you go anywhere right now? There aren't many things that I can think of that could be worth losing your eyesight over. 1 man department. Anhydrous ammonia plant operator. Short of total collapse and 911 getting involved, I"m not going anywhere. It's slowly getting better, anyway. Strobes are fading. I hope it's just a migraine. Never thought I'd say that. Crap!!!!!Call 911 man!....Thats the way half the disaster movies start out! Is that a vibration alarm on reactor 3? Nah, must be out of calibration. I'm sure it will go away eventually. 
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Would the symptoms fade after a while if this where the issue? Quoted:
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Retinal detachment is bad enough to warrant an ER visit. The earlier they catch it the better chance that it can be stopped and your vision saved. We're talking within hours. Would the symptoms fade after a while if this where the issue? I'm not sure. Another symptom is that you develop a shadow or curtain in the periphrial of your vision. |
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You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. I second this. I had a detached retina a few years back and it was a very bad deal. I had two surgeries on that alone. The peripheral part somewhat sounds like cataracts forming. About a year after my surgeries, my mother noticed i would always try to look around my glasses. After an appointment, I was scheduled for a lens replacement. I think it was maybe a year or so after that surgery that I developed a macular hole. After that surgery, i was left with just 20/200 vision in my right eye. Listen to this man. If this is truly what the problem is, time is of the essence. |
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I will soon. I'm thinking that it may not be a worse case since the symptoms seem to be fading. Quoted:
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Signs like these tend to lead to worst things. Go asap. I will soon. I'm thinking that it may not be a worse case since the symptoms seem to be fading. it is your vision, DO NOT RISK IT |
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You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. ^^This happened to my friend while he was on a cruise ship. He cam very close to losing his vision, the longer you delay the more problematic it becomes. Edit: Whatever you do even if the symptoms abate to not say f'it and not go to a doc. You could be blind in one eye or we could be reading your obituary post tomorrow if it BP/Stroke symptoms. |
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You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. THIS! Happened to me a couple of months ago. Ended up at the Retina Institute having surgery. Still dealing with floaters. Go now! This is an emergency! |
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You can't make a diagnosis without first obtaining a proper history. So far we have an extremely limited amount of information. Let's start with:
1) Age 2) Sex 3) Are the symptoms in one or both eyes? 4) Has this ever happened before? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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You can't make a diagnosis without first obtaining a proper history. So far we have an extremely limited amount of information. Let's start with: 1) Age 2) Sex 3) Are the symptoms in one or both eyes? 4) Has this ever happened before? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile 45 not much anymore (m) get both! nope |
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45 not much anymore (m) get both! nope Quoted:
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You can't make a diagnosis without first obtaining a proper history. So far we have an extremely limited amount of information. Let's start with: 1) Age 2) Sex 3) Are the symptoms in one or both eyes? 4) Has this ever happened before? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile 45 not much anymore (m) get both! nope 1) Do you have any headache with this at all? 2) Do you have a history of headaches, and migraines specifically? 3) Do either of your parents or siblings have migraine headaches? 4) Do you have any major medical problems such as high blood pressure, diabetes or glaucoma? 5) When was the last time you saw an eye doctor and had the pressur checked in you eyes? 6) Do you take any medication? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
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You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. THIS i had this happen. i got very lucky. waited a day or 3. finally saw the doctor and the above is what he quoted. it can be repaired if caught soon enough (usually) if it is a tear and you let it go it is gonna be a problem. ETA, i get cluster headeaches (like migraines) and i get the flashing precursor sometimes. i never get blurry sight and its always right in the center even when i dont move my head. if it flashes when you move your head (like someone hit you for instance) its a possible tear. |
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Quoted: You still alive OP? Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile He can read your posts but now he's locked in.
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Went to the doc yesterday. No retinal detachment. No headache. Still not sure what it was, but it was admittedly a little scary. Glad you went to the doc. If it happens again, go back. When the vitreous detaches from the retina (which happens to all of us as we age, BTW) it causes the exact symptoms you described. It happens on and off for a while as the process goes on. There is a decent chance it can tear the retina while that is happening, and a tear can easily become a detachment as fluid gets behind the retina. If it was a migraine, and honestly, I hope it was, you got lucky that the mother of all headaches didn't get you. Either way, I hope it never happens again. I have had two or three migraines with visual prodromal symptoms every year for the last 20 -25 years, I have also had a retinal tear that required laser repair after getting blurred vision and extreme peripheral flashes. That was NO FUN AT ALL. I am 47 BTW. While it is rare that any two patients experience the exact same symptoms, the fact remains that PVD is very similar in presentation to scintillating scotoma for many people, and while one resolves spontaneously, the other is a bona-fide medical emergency if the retina tears, and the only way to find out is by exam. |
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Quoted: You need to see an opthomologist right away, preferably a retina specialist Like today. The blurry vision and the peripheral strobe effect is a symptom of posterior vitreous detachment, and also can be associated with a retinal tear or retinal detachment. It requires immediate evaluation and management. Seriously. Go now. Edit: For those who said migraine, the blurry vision is virtually always in the center of the visual field, and so are the flashes. It is called a scintillating scotoma, and indicates a migraine coming on. The blurry vision, and peripheral flashes are usually a whole other ballgame. This. I know someone this happened to. She had symptoms JUST like what you describe. She got laser surgery within 4 hours of it happening, but she still lost a significant amount of peripheral vision in that eye. Go to an ophthalmologist NOW. |
