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Medical Forum / General / Vision / October 2006Smeared Vision - No Lasik
Hi, for a couple of months, I've been having trouble with my right eye in lower light situations. I see a 'smeared' or almost double vision of light objects against dark backgrounds in only one eye. For example, at night if my headlights light up a car's license plate on a otherwise dark streat, I'll see a smear of light and part of the license plate above it. I went to my optometrist and he wasn't able to find anything wrong. I do have corrective lenses. I have not had lasik or any eye surgery or eye damage that I know of. I think the 'smearing' is getting worse. Can anyone offer any suggestions? Should I see another eye doctor? jeffnels...@mchsi.com wrote: > Hi, for a couple of months, I've been having trouble with my right eye > in lower light situations. I see a 'smeared' or almost double vision [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > eye damage that I know of. I think the 'smearing' is getting worse. > Can anyone offer any suggestions? Should I see another eye doctor? Of course you should see another doctor. Don't know what your age is, but you are describing how cataracts progress. > Of course you should see another doctor. Don't know what your age is, > but you are describing how cataracts progress. I'm only 27. I've always had a little bit of a smear. But lately it is a lot worse. Should I see a opthamologist or an optomitrist? Thank you for replying, this makes be nervous. > I'm only 27. I've always had a little bit of a smear. But lately it > is a lot worse. Should I see a opthamologist or an optomitrist? Thank > you for replying, this makes be nervous. I suggest going to an opthamologist. They will dialate your and eyes give them a good examination for any kind of eye disease. Even though you are young it could be a cataract.  SignatureCharles I agree that a visit to an ophthalmologist (medical eye doctor) is in order. Your choice may be limited by your medical insurance, however I recommend you consider the ophthalmic department at a university related teaching hospital. They tend to have the advantage of several sub-specialists all in one location. Glenn Hagele Executive Director USAEyes.org Patient Advocacy Surgeon Certification "Consider and Choose With Confidence" Email to glenn dot hagele at usaeyes dot org http://www.USAEyes.org http://www.ComplicatedEyes.org I am not a doctor. Copyright 2006 All Rights Reserved On 9/16/06 7:29 PM, in article 160920062229004384%fort514@mac.com, "Charles" <fort514@mac.com> wrote: >> I'm only 27. I've always had a little bit of a smear. But lately it >> is a lot worse. Should I see a opthamologist or an optomitrist? Thank [quoted text clipped - 3 lines] > give them a good examination for any kind of eye disease. Even though > you are young it could be a cataract. I was going to say the same thing. I am not a vision or medical pro. One thing you can try is to make a pin hole from aluminum foil or other opaque material. At night place it in front of your eye as close as is safe and convenient. While watching a small light at a distance, move the pinhole transversely to the line of sight. If the image clears up or moves as you move the pinhole, that would suggest that you are indeed developing a cataract. Bill -- Fermez le Bush > > Of course you should see another doctor. Don't know what your age is, > > but you are describing how cataracts progress. > > I'm only 27. I've always had a little bit of a smear. But lately it > is a lot worse. Should I see a opthamologist or an optomitrist? Thank > you for replying, this makes be nervous. Try not to fret so much. So very much of what can go wrong with one's eyes are very treatable. Wonderful strides in eyecare are being made every day. jeffnelson3@mchsi.com schreef: > I'm only 27. I've always had a little bit of a smear. But lately it > is a lot worse. Should I see a opthamologist or an optomitrist? Thank > you for replying, this makes be nervous. At your age and being male it is possible you are suffering from keratoconus. An optometrist or an ophthalmologist can recognize this by using a cornea-topograph or a keratometer. Remember , this is internet, diagnoses can not be performed, only suggestions can be made. Jan (normally Dutch spoken) > Hi, for a couple of months, I've been having trouble with my right eye > in lower light situations. I see a 'smeared' or almost double vision [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > eye damage that I know of. I think the 'smearing' is getting worse. > Can anyone offer any suggestions? Should I see another eye doctor? Is it not just astigmatism? That sounds like what I see uncorrected. I take it the optometrist was unable to fix the situation with lenses? -- > Is it not just astigmatism? That sounds like what I see uncorrected. > I take it the optometrist was unable to fix the situation with lenses? That sounds possible too but I don't think diagnosis by Usenet is indicated in this case ;) He should get examined by an opthamologist for his peace of mind. He indicated he is nervous. SignatureCharles > Hi, for a couple of months, I've been having trouble with my right eye > in lower light situations. I see a 'smeared' or almost double vision [quoted text clipped - 7 lines] > eye damage that I know of. I think the 'smearing' is getting worse. > Can anyone offer any suggestions? Should I see another eye doctor? Since this "smear" only happens in low light, it is most likely optical in nature, i.e a problem in the cornea or the lens. A problem with the macula would be present in all lighting conditions. I have never had to turn the lights down to diagnose a problem with the macula. I would recommend seeing an optometrist who has an instrument called a topographer. Not only can an optometrist dialate the eye and check for eye disease, but optometrists are typically better at diagnosing optical problems. DrG http://allpetawilson.info/movies/22863 Posted via medical forums at http://medical.gr77.com I have the same problem in my right eye! Its called irregular astigmatism, I have topographies of that. What is your BCVA in each eye? Mine is 1 line worse in the right eye. RGP contacts will address this if you can tolerate them. OrthoK may help reduce irregular astigmatism and give you a more even, flatter cornea. Maybe even PTK will work, but as a last resort. http://allpetawilson.info/movies/22863 Posted via medical forums at http://medical.gr77.com |
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