I have a problem with the vision in 1 eye which happens about once a month and sometimes not for a year. I get a loss if vision in my eye which is like a squiggly line or an arc in my vision. I cannot see temporarily well enough to read or do anything visual, then the visual loss goes out to my peripheral vision,so I cannot see anything in the periphery then fades out. I looked this up on the internet and think I have what is called an optic migraine or optic neuralgia. Should I see an optometrist, opthamologist or who. I have had this problem for about 15 years.
2006-07-14 16:14:49 · 5 answers · asked by happydawg 6 in Health ➔ Other - Health
I sometimes get the visual problem then it turns into a full blown head throbbing pain. A couple years ago, I had the visual problems first, and I knew it was going to be followed by a big headache probably could be described and a migraine that lasted for about 24 hours. but for the last 5 years or so, it has never been accompanied by a headache, although I worry about it showing up again.
2006-07-14 16:24:36 · update #1
Its is crazy, I am a hospital nurse and work with 3 neurologist. We crack jokes and chit chat daily, but I have never mentioned this problem to any of them.
2006-07-14 16:32:05 · update #2
are these visual disturbances accompanied by a headache as well? if so...the loss of vision/squiggly line could be an 'aura' to a migraine. I would first try talking to your family doctor, if they feel you need to see someone else - such as a neurologist - they can give you a recommendation.
2006-07-14 16:19:48 · answer #1 · answered by kansas8099 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
You could mention it to the people you work with. The problem with seeing auras like this is that it usually occurs in both eyes, not just one. Seeing your optometrist would be fine - we get plenty of training (4 years beyond college) in more than "just glasses" - it's like seeing a primary care physician for eyes, when the problem needs to be referred out, they can send you to the right specialist.
Good luck!
2006-07-15 00:44:10 · answer #2 · answered by eyegirl 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Opthamologist- that's a 'real' doctor. An optometrist makes eyeglasses for a living. Honestly, you probably need to see a neurologist- they are usually the ones who handle the tough migrane cases, Either way, you'll be referred to the one who will best treat your condition.
Best wishes!
ASLAN
2006-07-14 16:18:10 · answer #3 · answered by Ihavenoidea 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
go see an ophtamologist immediately! an optometrist may refer you to one anyway...
2006-07-14 16:17:10 · answer #4 · answered by ria k 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
if you have a family doctor you should go there first.
2006-07-14 16:19:23 · answer #5 · answered by leadbelly 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋