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Does Anyone Have Issues With Their Vision?

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Tillamook, OR
May 25
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes, very challenging !!!

May 26
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I do I had great vision until recently, now wear cheaters, font on phone is Hugh and I see spots

May 25
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Wow!

May 25
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

"Yes, vision problems are common in Parkinson's disease (PD) and can include:
Double vision
This can occur when eye muscles have trouble working together, especially when focusing on something close up. Prism glasses can often help.
Dry eyes
This can be caused by decreased blinking or certain medications, and can lead to blurry vision. Dry eyes can also cause burning, redness, itching, and discomfort. An optometrist can recommend treatments, such as artificial tear drops.
Visual field defects
These can be caused by retinal dopamine depletion or decreased dopaminergic innervation of the visual cortex.
Depth perception
This can be a challenge for people with PD.
Visual hallucinations
These are most common in people with PD, and are often of people or animals. They tend to be brightly colored and happen at night, but usually aren't frightening."

May 25
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My husband has issues with his vision because he developed macular puckers in both eyes and I do wonder if this is related to the Parkinson's however his vision is now improving since he started to have stem cell infusions- The eye specialist wanted him to have surgery when he had his appointment last year but he just had his return appointment and his vision has improved so the specialist is saying that surgery is not necessary at this time but it does make his vision less clear.
"A macular pucker is scar tissue that forms on the retina, which is the center of the eye's light-sensitive tissue. This can cause distorted central vision, also known as metamorphopsia, which can make things appear wavy or bent. Other symptoms include:
Blurred vision
Difficulty seeing fine details
Difficulty reading small print
Gray area in the center of vision
Blind spot
Seeing double images
One image appearing larger than the other "
"Macular pucker can affect both eyes, but it's more common for it to only affect one eye. For most people, vision remains stable and doesn't get progressively worse. However, in rare cases, vision can deteriorate to the point where it affects daily activities, and surgery may be recommended"

May 25

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