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Gknee
09-07-2009, 09:49 PM
I have been experiencing dry eyes and blurry vision on and off for a few months now. I have Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome. I figured that it was FM or a side effect from some meds.

Recently, I have been seeing double even if I cover one eye. This seems to come and go. It has happened 4 times in the last two weeks. The double vision usually lasts about 4-5 hours at a time. I have been experiencing pain constantly that seems to come from all around the eye. It is anywhere from mild to moderated/severe pain. I also have pain when I close or move my eyes from left to right etc. My eye prescription has changed quite a bit in the past month. (I have an appointment with my optometrist to see if it has changed in the past week.) I was sent to the opthamologist to check out my symptoms. She ordered a MRI of my orbits and another MRI that I can't remember. She started me on over the counter dry eye drops for my dry eyes.

The Dr. did say I had cataracts in both eyes. They were starting to turn yellow. She was not concered with it as she said they were in the early stages.

She was quite evasive about any cause of my visual problems. I am worried that she ordered some MRI tests. What is going on? What is she checking for?

Maria RN
09-13-2009, 02:45 PM
I think your doctor wants to find out what has been causing your vision changes.
Here's Dr Joshua's blog entry about vision loss:
http://www.drjoshua.com/2007/01/04/temporary-vision-loss-and-severe-headache/

Myncnees73
10-30-2009, 03:58 PM
Im fairly certain that is where a friend of mine has been going and has had only wonderful things to say about Dr. Johnston. I will double check with her and see if my memory has served me well.