Vision change in right eye.....please help!?

Question

The vision in my right eye only is bright and faded like something light is partially covering up what I'm looking at. It came on about 4 days ago and never alters. I've got an appointment to see someone in a few days but I'm really anxious about it! I'm only 27 and otherwise quite healthy. My only other problem is I've had tingling and numbness in my right hand and arm for about 4 months which I'm having hospital tests for with no diagnosis yet. Any ideas?

Answer 1

possibly multiple sclerosis. could be anything though. your doctors will be best to help you, not someone here.

Answer 2

Definitely get that checked out, it could be anything, dirt or an infection but your eyesight is precious and it could be diabetes or something completely treatable, if it's caught early.

Try not to panic, it could be related to blood pressure or any number of things but be sure to explain all of your symptoms.

Good luck :)

Answer 3

This sounds like a condition called Multiple Sclerosis.

You need to go to your GP and get checked out as soon as possible.

Answer 4

You are doing the right thing by getting both of these symptoms checked out. I know it's easy to say and impossible to do but try not to worry. It's so easy to put 2 and 2 together and come up with all sorts of idea's, but the chances are you're probably wrong.

I had a scare 6 months ago with my eyes, one pupil was always bigger than the other. they still don't know whats causing it and i did start to imagine all sorts at the time....but i don't worry about it now.

Hope everythings goes ok for you :O)

Answer 5

You're bound to put 2+2 together and try and create the worst possible outcome in your mind. It could be anything- stress can cause changes in vision through tension, as well as tingling in your arms.

Just wait and see for the results. If you're panicking it's a brain tumour then don't worry- they are very rare. You're doing the right thing by getting it checked out- good luck.

Answer 6

If you have a regular eye doctor or even a regular primary care doctor that you go to, have THAT PERSON call an eye specialist to request an emergency appointment as soon as possible.  If the doctor calls, the specialist would be able to "fit" you in, even as a brand new patient, much quicker than if you call yourself.   You could also ask the doctor you have your appointment with, and request the first cancellation that comes up before your scheduled appointment.  The sooner you get checked out the better.  Good luck

Answer 7

ANY sudden change in eyesight should be checked out ASAP. This means within a couple of hours on the day it happens or same day if, as in your case, a few days later.

Professionals prefer to see activity in the eye as it is happening so get yourself off to an optometrist or hospital clinic and do not leave till someone looks at your retina at least.

The troubles with the hand and arm may be related to the eye so this may be how you find out what's really going on.

Good luck