Any Opticians/Eye specialists about? Altitude related blurriness...

[kira000]

This might sound a bit odd, but hoping someone might be able to throw some light on something for me.
Just under 3 weeks ago, i flew back from a 2 week honeymoon in Jamaica. Waking up on the plane in the morning, i noticed the sight in my right eye was a blurrier than usual (i wear glasses for short sightedness).

I figured it was sleep goo in my eye, a hair, or dryness, and went to the loo to check. All looked fine. I gently massaged my closed eye lid to stimulate more watering. No change.

Over the 3 hours from then till landing, and getting to our car, it improved slightly, but was still not right, so hubby drove home.

It seemed to have disappeared, but i tried my contact lenses this friday night, for a night out, and my vision just seemed wrong- like the prescription wasn't quite right. Tried them in the other eyes in case i'd switched by accident, checked they were right way out, all fine, but the vision still wasnt right. So gave up and wore my glasses.

Now i am aware of it again, my glasses now seem slightly off too.

I am slightly concerned that something could have changed so noticeably over night, especially as i am booked on another long haul in 2 weeks time.

Does anyone know if this is a common/known phenomenon? Could there be something more serious wrong?

Incidentally, i had LASIK in early 2004, and my vision has been stable for 4 years. Last eye test, and when i was given my contact lense prescription was in Decemeber 2009, wore them no problems for my wedding March 2010.

Anyone?

[Androcles]

Any change that sudden in your eyesight needs checking out - go and see the doctor or Optician. Have you had any black specks shooting about? Have you had a bang to the head? Sometimes the vitreous humour in your eye can have a slight detachment off the retina, if you are shortsighted which can cause a bleary effect.

[boxtops]

Go to an optician just to find out what's going on. Any change of vision like this does need investigation, even if only for your peace of mind.

[kira000]

No, no knocks to the head, no black spots. And its not blurry so much now, just feels ever so slightly out of focus- like wearing someone elses glasses that arent quite the same prescription.

I guess i'll book myself in to the opticians jst to check whats what. Might ring the place where i had my LASIK aswell, incase they are aware of anything that might have happened.

Thx
K

[york310]

The list for differential diagnosis for sudden onset painless blurred vision is quite long.

It could include simple things such as posterior vitreous detachment (have you noticed any flashes of light or as mentioned any floaters) which is more prevalent in short sighted people which I will assume you were pre-lasik or even more complicated a retinal detachment which needs URGENT attention.

It could include leakage of fluid at he back of the eye such as a haemorrhage which can be associated with high blood pressure or diabetes.

It could be some sort of inflammation of the eye - sometimes this can be in the cornea (keratitis) with a hazyness which reduces the vision but this is more often painful. I could also be some sort of inflammation inside such as uveitis or optic neuritis.

Obviously these are just possibilities which could be more relevant depending on your health, age etc.

Whatever it is I would advise you to go and see your optician. They have more equipment to examine your eyes fully compared to the GP. If there is a problem they can then refer you to an ophthalmologist if necessary.

Make an appointment ASAP

I

[Jemisa]

Sometimes a change in your blood sugars affects the eyes, high BS can make your sight bleery, then as the sugars settle so does your sight.
Worth having a check for diabetes.

Jem

[boxtops]

Agree with york - I am very shortsighted and I have experienced the flashes and vitreous detachment. Not blurred as yet but I was told at last check-up that I have the beginnings of a cataract in one eye - disappointing to hear, but not much to be done until it reaches a certain stage. My optician keeps a close eye on me and as york says, has the specialist equipment and the referral pathways which the GP doesn't. Good luck - let us know how you get on.

[scarlets fan]

Just read your question, have you had it sorted? I experienced the same effect after a tiring journey. The next day my eye seemed blurred and as I was in town went in to my optitian. Had lots of tests including X-ray, and they referred me to hospital. To cut a long story (3 hospital appointments) short. I had 3D X-rays and colour dye injections Thankfully no tears or holes were found, but it appears the gel layer separates (with age) and a minute piece of something detatched with it. This has no bad effects and will probably fade away. The consultant then signed me off. Hope you have had good news too.