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I have had an issue with my vision every few months which is similar to a floater but I don't believe that is what it is occurring. It always starts as a small point that expands along a linearly along a line (usually curved). The line is populated with small straight lines pointing in random directions along the base line. These small straight lines seem to be each a different color. From start to finish the episode last approximately 30 minutes. It appears to affect both eyes. It usually progresses from the small spot and expands past my field of vision. It also never seems to appear in the center of my vision but always slightly off the center of vision. There is usually a few months between episodes but I have had them multiple times with in the same month. Any ideas on what this is?
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I Really want it to go away, I can tell when I put eyeshadow on when I look up close at the mirror.
here is another better close up shot
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does the 'thickness' of the macula determine the degree of refraction-success ? i.e. if thickness exists (OCT 297) could that mean a reading of 20/40 on the Snellen chart is the best correction available?
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Would a cataract 'cause' thickening of the macula ?
Sorry for being confusing but so appreciate your reading this !
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And considering the patient's history with the first eye are there any prohylactic medications/injectons, now available etc. to help prevent this condition ?
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Less than a week ago, my left eyelid started twitching and as of a couple of days my eyelid has gotten droopy. I've also gotten headaches (I'm not sure if the headaches are the cause to my droopy/lazy eye lid) and my eye just feels swollen, but its not. I visited my general doctor and he recommended an MRI. This morning, I got a call with my results and everything checks out clear. So if there's nothign wrong as of now then why is this happening to me? Please let me know whats causing my lazy eyelid.View Thread
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I am 55 years old.
Should I be concerned? What might this be?
My last eye exam was about a year ago, and everything was normal.
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As I discussed with you earlier about my vision problem, seeing halos. And you suggested me to consult an ophthalmologist, then I got examined. The doctor gave me "Just Tears" eye drop and I used it for 5 days, 4 times a day. But no healing symptoms are appeared. It did not work at all. This makes me thinking, that nowhere my eyes can be cured. Please help me what should I do now ? I await for your valuable reply. Thank You sir.View Thread
Is omega 3 fish oil good for eyes ?
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I have lashes that turn under or inward and cause alot of discomfort. I have, over the years had to go into the doctor's office and have them 'plucked out' and at a cost of about $175 to have that done--with 3 or more or even one--since I see and Opthalmologist--I try very hard to do them myself. Insurance helps but I still have out of pocket on this.
I have a small magnalite flashlight, a strong magnifying mirror and I use 'tweezers' to 'pluck out the offending ones. I know I have to be careful and believe me--I am. I've had a few 'sticks' on occasion, but very few.
However, yesterday and today and this has happened before, I cannot see any lashes at all. Still, I feel like something is in my eye.
My husband used a magnifier and he couldn't either.
Sometimes it feels 'dull' and at other times like a lash sticking my eye---I'm using drops and even Lotimax drops to keep down infection (when this happens), but wonder if there is anything else I need to do, short of heading to the office again?
I hate to keep doing that. Usually only once a year do they have to do it for me. I do it about once a week--as I can see the ones beginning to turn under. I'm mid 70's, and have had cataract surgery on both eyes. I see extremely well with glasses. Thanks.View Thread
I have lashes that turn under or inward and cause alot of discomfort. I have, over the years had to go into the doctor's office and have them 'plucked out' and at a cost of about $175 to have that done--with 3 or more or even one--since I see and Opthalmologist--I try very hard to do them myself. Insurance helps but I still have out of pocket on this.
I have a small magnalite flashlight, a strong magnifying mirror and I use 'tweezers' to 'pluck out the offending ones. I know I have to be careful and believe me--I am. I've had a few 'sticks' on occasion, but very few.
However, yesterday and today and this has happened before, I cannot see any lashes at all. Still, I feel like something is in my eye.
My husband used a magnifier and he couldn't either.
Sometimes it feels 'dull' and at other times like a lash sticking my eye---I'm using drops and even Lotimax drops to keep down infection (when this happens), but wonder if there is anything else I need to do, short of heading to the office again?
I hate to keep doing that. Usually only once a year do they have to do it for me. I do it about once a week--as I can see the ones beginning to turn under. I'm mid 70's, and have had cataract surgery on both eyes. I see extremely well with glasses. Thanks.View Thread
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