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Does anyone have eye problems because of neuropathy?

Neuropathy | Last Active: Oct 18, 2023 | Replies (24)
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@SusanEllen66

@johnbishop hi John, I have had temporary loss of sight in one eye because the nerves underneath my scalp are inflamed. It is not from Polyneuropathy.
I have Occipital Neuralgia which is due to my head and neck being misaligned.

I do have double vision and it’s getting worse. I don’t know what the cause of that is. My ophthalmologist just said my sight is getting worse. He said no glasses because, according to him since I had multi-focal lenses implanted during cataract surgery, in both eyes I can not wear prescription glasses.
I didn’t know that was a possible problem.

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John, Volunteer Mentor | @johnbishop | Oct 7, 2023

Hi @SusanEllen66, Sorry to hear your vision is getting worse. What you describe sounds a lot like Giant Cell Arteritis.
"GCA can affect your eyesight, causing sudden vision loss or double vision. Blindness caused by GCA generally happens first in one eye, but can also happen in the other eye if the condition is not treated. That is why it is extremely important to be checked by an ophthalmologist right away if you have these symptoms."
--- What Is Giant Cell Arteritis?: https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-giant-cell-arteritis

Have you ever been tested to see if you have Giant Cell Arteritis?

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Catcando | @catharbert | Oct 8, 2023

I started seeing flashes of white light just in the far outer edge of my left eye. It comes and goes but is frequent. My neurologist referred me to an optometrist who specializes in ocular surface disease, dry eyes and glaucoma. I've seen her twice and she has done tests and assured me that my retina is intact but there are some issues with my eyes. She asked me if I wanted glasses and I said I have not needed them since my cataract surgery some years ago when artificial lens were implanted. When I read your question I wondered about why I could get glasses but you can't. I don't think my lens are "multi-focall" so maybe that is the difference. Now I am wondering why I was referred to and optometrist instead of an ophthalmologist (although she does research and works for the Wilmer Eye Institute which is associated with Johns Hopkins.

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