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Sudden temporary blindness in both eyes
Eye Conditions | Last Active: Sep 12, 2023 | Replies (14)Comment receiving replies
That happened to me last year. I woke up and I started having an ocular migraine. At first it was like my usual migraine, then all turned black. It seemed to stay that way for a very long time, and I thought I had lost my vision and was blind. I was trying to call for help, but was unable to figure out how to call on my iPhone. My site returned and I realized I’d had a migraine and feared I was losing my site. I was afraid to do anything like walk to the mailbox. After awhile I was okay, but Im afraid to drive. Prior to that it seemed much less dangerous with the visual and I worried about driving. I also have epilepsy and thought there might be some connection. My eye doctor just said we already talked about it which we hadn’t and I was thinking I should find a new eye doctor.
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I am sorry to hear about your health issues and visual disturbances. It is frightening, and I thought the same thing -- am I going to be able to drive? From what I read on the Cleveland Clinic web site it seems that what happened to us is the aura of an ocular migraine, but it always pays to look into all the possibilities. I don't blame you for thinking about changing your eye doctor. It's not a good sign when a doctor doesn't read his notes, doesn't remember what you talked about or doesn't listen to you. You could certainly go to someone else for a "second opinion" but not commit to any doctor until you feel sure one of them is right for you. My ophthalmologist of 40 years retired so I have seen several others in the search to replace him, which will be hard. Sending you wishes for good luck with it and good health!