Anisometropia (refractive error): Anyone had this?

Posted by kknobb04 @kknobb04, Dec 4, 2022

Has anyone had this? I had a macula off retinal detachment followed by cataract surgery 5 months later. This was 8 years ago. Now that I need glasses to see my eyes can’t tolerate having them on and it is throwing my balance way off. Finding it very difficult to function on a daily basis. One doctor thought it might be comprehensive anisometropia .

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kknobb04 | @kknobb04 | Dec 4, 2022

Thanks for the suggestion. Over the last 8 years I have had at least 4 different pairs of glasses and had the same results. Right now I have no line bifocals, lined bifocals, distance only lenses, readers and eye patches. Nothing is helping. My balance is so bad. I can’t walk straight. I can’t walk with my glasses on because my balance is off. I need glasses to see now but can’t wear them

wmoskowitz | @billmoskowitz | Dec 5, 2022

Comprehensive anisometropia? Actually, there really is no such condiion unless you are not reporting what the dr told you. No knowing the specifics of your ocular condition Iwouls say tht you need to have an evaluation by a neurooptometrist who is experienced, and familiar with such condtions. William Moskowitz, OD, FAAO, FCOVD Bradenton, Fl

Colleen Young, Connect Director | @colleenyoung | Dec 5, 2022

@kknobb04, like @billmoskowitz, @beccahp spoke of her experience with a neuro-opthomologist in this related discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90261/
@larryh123 @imallears may have some additional experiences to share regarding retinal detachment and more.

Here is more information about anisometropia and the different types that you might find helpful:
- Anisometropia https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/diseases/24274-anisometropia

Kknobb, have you seen a neuro-opthomologist?

kknobb04 | @kknobb04 | Dec 5, 2022

In reply to @colleenyoung "@kknobb04, like @billmoskowitz, @beccahp spoke of her experience with a neuro-opthomologist in this related discussion: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/90261/..." + (show)

As of now that hasn’t been brought up. I get a referral and then wait the 3+ months for that appointment. In the meantime it gets very frustrating being that I have to go to work but can’t do most of my job

kknobb04 | @kknobb04 | Dec 5, 2022

Yes contacts have been discussed. The last dr didn’t recommend them. And yes the glasses are adding up but what choice do I have? Thanks for the suggestions.