Question about eyes- please help :)?

Question

There is something wrong with my left eye.
I went to the eye doctor and he said nothing is wrong, but I know there is- I can phsyically feel it / see it.
I don't think it's a lazy eye. Some days it seems to protrude more than my right, then some days it seems to be 'in' more than my right. (This is not my right eye that is doing this, I'm sure of it)
I can also feel it touching my eyelid- is it catching?
Also, it moves a little differently than my right, sometimes giving the apearence that it crosses, or is not looking in the same direction as my right.
I've always had a slight 'squint' to this eye, but it seems to be getting worse. Should I make another apointment with the eye doctor?
((Also last but not least, when I close my right and look just out my left- it's almost as though there is a small shadow? Like a fuzzy-visioned circle around my eye. And I cannot look as far to the sides as I can with my right eye. Is this serious? Please let me know- thank you!!

((((I've had the squint since I was born, but now in my later teens I'm seeing a big change)))

Answer 1

You might ber experiencing double vision and cataracts.

What causes double vision?
There are two possible causes.

Failure of both eyes to point at the object being viewed, a condition referred to as "strabismus" or "squint". In normal vision, both eyes look at the same object. The images seen by the two eyes are fused into a single picture by the brain. If the eyes do not point at the same object, the image seen by each eye is different and cannot be fused. The result is double vision. Why might eyes not point in the same direction? Possibly because of a defect in the muscles which control the movement of the eyes or in the control of these muscles through the nerves and brain.
Refractive. Light from an object is split into two images by a defect in the eye's optical system. Cataracts may cause such a defect.

Strabismus is a more common cause of double vision than is refractive defect.

What are its implications?
Double vision can be extremely troubling. The brain acts to alleviate the discomfort by suppressing, or blanking out, one of the images. In young children, if this suppression persists over a continued length of time, it can lead to an impairment of the development of the visual system. The suppressed eye may get to the point where it is unable to see well, no matter how good the spectacle or contact lens correction. Doctors call this condition "amblyopia". Since it is a result of a defect in the interpretive mechanisms of the eye and brain, it is more difficult to treat than a refractive condition (one having to do with the eye's ability to bend light).

How is it treated?
Treatment of double vision consists of eye exercises, surgical straightening of the eye or a combination of the two. Therapy is aimed at re-aligning the squinting eye where possible without surgery and re-stimulating the part of the visual pathway to the brain that is not working correctly.

If the double vision is due to the presence of cataracts, referral for possible cataract surgery will be undertaken.

Or you might have cataracts.


While a comprehensive eye examination can determine for certain if you have a cataract forming, there are a number of signs and symptoms that may indicate a cataract. Among them are:

Gradual blurring or hazy vision where colors may seem yellowed;
The appearance of dark spots or shadows that seem to move when the eye moves;
A tendency to become more nearsighted because of increasing density of the lens;
Double vision in one eye only;
A gradual loss of color vision;
A stage where it is easier to see without glasses;
The feeling of having a film over the eyes; and
An increased sensitivity to glare, especially at night.


What is a cataract?
A cataract is a clouding of the normally clear crystalline lens of the eye. This prevents the lens from properly focusing light on the retina at the back of the eye, resulting in a loss of vision. A cataract is not a film that grows over the surface of the eye, as is often commonly thought.

Why are they called cataracts?
Sometimes cataracts can be seen as a milkiness on the normally black pupil. In ancient times, it was believed this cloudiness was caused by a waterfall - or cataract - behind the eye.

Who gets cataracts?
Cataracts are most often found in persons over the age of 55, but they are also occasionally found in younger people, including newborns.

What causes cataracts?
It is known that a chemical change within the eye causes the lens to become cloudy. The change may be due to advancing age or it may be the result of heredity, an injury or a disease.

Excessive exposure to ultraviolet or infrared radiation present in sunlight or from furnaces, cigarette smoking and/or the use of certain medications are also cataract risk factors. Cataracts usually develop in both eyes, often at different rates.

Can cataracts be prevented and treated?
Currently, there is no proven method to prevent cataracts from forming.

If your cataract develops to a point that daily activities are affected, you will be referred to an eye surgeon who may recommend the surgical removal of the cataract.


When will I need to have cataracts removed?
Cataracts may develop slowly over many years or they may form rapidly in a matter of months. Some cataracts never progress to the point that they need to be removed. Usually, you will be ready to have the cataract removed when it is having a significant adverse effect on your lifestyle.

Answer 2

Yes, I would suggest you go back to the eye doctor.
I took my son to the eye doctor several times because one eye would drift. But it never drifted while we were AT the eye doctor. I finally caught it in a photograph, and they started treating it.

So do go back. If you notice your eyes acting up more when you're tired, make the appointment for late in the afternoon.

Also, you might want to ask your family physician for a blood test to check thyroid levels. High levels can make your eyes protrude.

Good luck.