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People under the age of 40 don't generally have a number of common problems experienced by older adults. After the age of 40, all adults will develop increasing problems with reading vision in the presence of normal or corrected distance vision. i.e. with normal distance vision or glasses/contact lens corrected distance vision, reading material will have to be held farther away and eventually reading glasses or a bifocal segment for distance glasses will be required. This is called presbyopia and is normal and happens to everyone. Only nearsighted people who have natural close focus (but can't see far away) are spared the need for reading glasses or bifocals after the age of 40.
Also, cataract, macular degeneration, and circulation problems which affect the eye are very unusual before the age of 50.
Thus, in discussing and diagnosing eye symptoms, whether in the eye doctor's office or in the WebMD Eye Health Community, it is very important to know someone's age to determine what is likely or remotely unlikely.View Thread
We consultated the doctors and they did many tests and after the "24 hour urine cathecalomine" test it was observed that epinephrine hormone was on higher content.
Because of this the doctors suggested CT Scan and MRI of right and left abdomen from which it was found that right Adrenal Gland had a pheochoromocytoma tumour. It was suggested by doctors that this migh be the reason of High Blood Pressure and requires to be operated and removed along with the Adrenal Gland.
He was operated about 8 weeks back after which the High Blood Pressure was not encountered for a week. But then it started again though not so high like before but he was experiencing some mild (higher then the normal) palpitation.
We are not able to find out the exact reason for this but the doctors are suggesting the post operative effects which will go away after some time period.
Any suggestion/advices for the same?View Thread
The last time I saw an eye doctor was in 2004 at which time the eye doctor said i have Chronic Dry Eye and suggested I use eye drops and wear reading glasses. At that time my eye sight was great, but recommended the reading glasses because I did- and continue to be on the computer most of the time. It was suggested I use reading glasses to protect my eyes because of the dry eyes. The only time I do have some issues is when I get migraines (frequent) and I have blurred vision.This does not happen every time I get a migraine but only when I get a migraine. Other than that, my vision is fine. I do not have diabetes.
I have medical insurance, but no eye coverage. I'm wondering if its worth seeing an eye doctor (pay out of pocket) or is this something I sh ould see my regular doctor for?View Thread
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A week ago, I noticed that my left eye vision is not clear and is blurred. I consulted Opthalmologist and then Retina Consultant. My both eyes were scanned (OCT) and then I was told that I have CSCR (central serous chorioretinopathy) in the left eye and hence the blurredness in the vision. I have been adviced to use "Nevanac" (3 drops a day) for about 3 weeks and to come again for scanning (OCT) to check if the problem has reduced/increased.
Can someone help me understand how "Nevanac" plays a role in reducing/treating CSCR ?
Is it common to use "Nevanac" for CSCR?
Are there any other medications for CSCR?View Thread
If I did damage my eyes by looking at the sun, would my vision be blurry? How can I tell if it did damage my eyes?[br>[br>This is really bugging me because naturally I have great vision and I have really bad OCD. I can't get this off of my mindView Thread
I have consulted one opthalmologist for glare and halos one week back. He examined my eyes and also conducted refraction. The report is as follows :
Right Eye
Sph. = -0.50
Cyl. = -0.75
Axis = 90°
Vn = 6/6
Left Eye
Sph. = -0.50
Cyl. = -0.75
Axis = 90°
Vn = 6/6
Then he suggested me to wear glasses to reduce the glare and halos. Then I started wearing glasses for last 1 week. But I have not seen anything changed or improved better. I would like to know from you sir, is glasses help to reduce glare ? What my eye report says about my eye's health. You please suggest me what should I do ? I await for your valuable reply sir...........View Thread
I have developed floaters within the last year of my life. I also have abysmal sinus issues. The last four days, I have had terrible vertigo and dizzyness. I went to the doctor today, and she pulled a MARBLE sized chunk of BLACK ear wax out of my right ear, exclaiming 'that is not normal' (none in left ear)
Could any of this be connected? It is worrying me.View Thread
I have developed floaters within the last year of my life. I also have abysmal sinus issues. The last four days, I have had terrible vertigo and dizzyness. I went to the doctor today, and she pulled a MARBLE sized chunk of BLACK ear wax out of my right ear, exclaiming 'that is not normal' (none in left ear)
Could any of this be connected? It is worrying me.View Thread
Just this past few weeks I have has SEVERE dry eye, expecially at night. I will wake up and there is no moisture in my eyes and my eye lids are stuck to my eyes.
I am allergic to elm and oak pollen, and have had taken allergy shots in the past to control it.
I went to eye doc. and they gave me liquigel eye drops to help keep the moisture on my eyes. This is working at night. My problem is now during the day my eyes are irritated, blurry vision and just plain hurt.
I am scheduled to return for follow up next week. Has anyone else had this problem and did it get any better. I would love to be able to see clear again with out the pain.View Thread
How worried should you be about a loose or jiggly IOL? Can I still work?
I'm planning a visit to the eye doctor.
My vision is ok for now... but if I look up or lay on my back it becomes distored.... double vision.... I feel like it may have gotten better over the past few days. I requested two days off work.
I need answers. Any help is greatly appretiated.View Thread
I just took another short business trip, requiring two flights. I woke up this morning with extreme blurriness again.
Can flying cause inflammation to the eyes, exascerbating the condition??
I am a female, 55 year old in great health with no other health issues. The tests were performed by both doctors and showed the presence of the puckers in each eye.View Thread
Although it took months, my bloodshot eyes finally subsided except for a small patch of red veins in one that still won't go away. Some days it is more prominent, other days not so much.
What bothers me now is that for the past 4 weeks or so, my eyes have been full of that clear, stringy gunk you oftentimes get in the morning. When I wake up they are slightly crusty, and as the day wears on the gunk get worse and worse. My vision is fine and all, it's just really annoying, and I have a hard time leaving it alone and not messing with my eyes. I wondered if it's somehow related to this "snow-blindness"? And what about this red patch? After 61/2 months, can I ever expect it to go away for good?
I became taking Zyrtec again, thinking the gunk was just my seasonal allergies returning, but it hasn't helped any. Macular degeneration runs in my family, so I'm a little concerned about that, too.View Thread
review:
pt. 77 yr old male...20/40 prior to cataract removal;
1st p.o. day couldn't read Snellen. sent to retina specalist.
4 days post-op -steriod injection done after first OCT .
6-wk repeat showed OCT 350 to 295 (Snellen initial 20/400 to current 20/40). No add'l injection suggested, pt. discharged back to opthalmologist
Current three-month post-op is 20/40 & opthalmolists & has been the best to date.. told to wait another 3 months (will be 6mos P.O.) 20/40 maybe be best but if no improvement in 3 mos may suggest return to retina office repeat OCT
Bottom line, if pt ends up with same reading 'after' cataract removal as before (20/40) then 'why' have a cataract removed ? (i hope this isn't a 'silly' question') ..also both eyes prior to and after read the same on the OCT (higher than average) is it possible one can have 'higher' than normal readings (ruling out any other problems? ) many thanks in advance for your kind help.View Thread
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