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What Are Some Of The Ways & Words You Use To Describe Your Vision And Eye Problems? I Have My Neuro Appt Tomorrow To Explain My Symptoms

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Dallas, TX

I've not had much luck explaining what I'm experiencing and thought maybe y'all could help me to describe to my Dr my Wonky eyes!

June 23
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A MGteam Member

Wonky is also a word I use to describe my vision. I have not had double vision. Mine is blurry with peripheral distortion that causes my balance to be affected. I also have depth perception issues which causes me to have problems determining if the ground is level, uphill, downhill, or a step. My eyelids feel heavy but not so much droopy. Hoping your doctor visit goes well!

June 24
A MGteam Member

When describing your vision and eye problems to your neurologist, you can use the following terms and descriptions based on the context provided:

1. Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis)
- "My eyelids feel heavy and droop, especially by the end of the day."
- "I have trouble keeping my eyes open."

2. Double Vision (Diplopia)
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When describing your vision and eye problems to your neurologist, you can use the following terms and descriptions based on the context provided:

1. Droopy Eyelids (Ptosis)
- "My eyelids feel heavy and droop, especially by the end of the day."
- "I have trouble keeping my eyes open."

2. Double Vision (Diplopia)
- "I see two images instead of one."
- "My eyes don't seem to align properly, causing double vision."
- "Resting my eyes sometimes helps improve the double vision."

3. Blurred Vision
- "Things appear less clear or sharp than usual."
- "My vision gets blurry, especially when I'm tired."
- "I have trouble focusing my eyes."

4. Dry Eyes
- "My eyes feel dry and gritty."
- "I experience burning sensations and light sensitivity."
- "It's difficult to wear contact lenses due to dryness."

5. Bulging Eyes (if applicable due to thyroid issues)
- "My eyes seem to bulge out more than usual."
- "I have a thyroid condition that might be affecting my eyes."

6. Other Symptoms
- "I sometimes get headaches, nausea, or dizziness due to my vision problems."
- "My eyelids twitch upward if I look down for a long time."

These descriptions can help your neurologist understand your symptoms better and provide appropriate treatment options.

June 23
A MGteam Member

I have had a very hard time explaining. Other than the double vision, one way I’ve tried to explain it is that print or words can appear smudged, like water was spilled On the paper.

July 2
A MGteam Member

I told my Dr I am tired of the double vision and looking like I've had a stroke. There has to be I something i can take or do. can take to help. She prescribed Pyridostigmine and it took a couple years to get the dosage. I still have double vision and droopy eye but only when I'm stressed. Hope this helped

June 26
A MGteam Member

I told my optho that it was like my optic nerve shut down and I couldn’t see. She thought I was nuts until my antibody test came back.

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