Question 1

is there anything i can do to stop having palinopsia?

Accepted Answer

Know the cause first: Hallucinatory palinopsia is usually due to seizures or posterior cortical lesions. Illusory palinopsia is usually due to migraines, head trauma, meds, or drugs. You need to know and target the underlying cause in order to resolve the issue. Keep a log of the events (timing, frequency, duration, associated symptoms) and take it to a neurologist. http://www.palinopsiafoundation.org/

Question 2

why do i have palinopsia only in a dark room with lights? so im using my phone at night with the lights off then i quickly move my phone i would see blur trailing that would last around one second. i dont notice any form of palinopsia in the morning?

Accepted Answer

: The post does NOT describe palinopsia but instead a photic visual after-image, akin to a flashbulb event.

Question 3

at what stage of meningioma does palinopsia occur?

Accepted Answer

Not indicative: Palinopsia, a visual disturbance marked by afterimages after the original image is perceived, is not specific for meningioma and does not indicate "stage", grade or duration. It may be secondary to nontumor sources such as strokes, medications, ms epilepsy, etc.

Question 4

i don't see after images so it can't be palinopsia can it? what i see are lights that move quickly in my vision only after i exert myself like lifting

Accepted Answer

Difficult to tell: Without an exam.  Can you try to draw the symptom to show to your ophthalmologist or neurologist?  Your symptoms could be palinopsia, visual aura, vitreoretinal traction, all of which deserve some more medical workup.

Question 5

difference between palinopsia and physiological after image? i see the strides of light after if i wave my flashlight from my phone in front of my eyes for 30 seconds!?

Accepted Answer

Visual phenomena: Palinopsia seeing the exact image,color size etc.Physiological after image like after a camera flash gives a negative image usually of shorter duration.Cause of palinopsia is unknown but can be associated with such things as hallucinations, brain lesions,meds like lsd and others. Exam is necessary with palinopsia. Of course not with the psysiological type. Hope this helps.

Question 6

i've been experiencing palinopsia for a while now. neither my neurologist or ophthalmologist could find anything wrong. what can be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Palinopsia treatment: Is based on the cause of the disorder. Palinopsia is commonly seen in connection with diseases, drugs or injuries which affect the brain. The problem is not generally believed to be one of retinal (eye) dysfunction, but related to some type of brain disorder. Normal after-images (positive and negative) are seen by people with normal vision and are different than those who suffer from palinopsia.

Question 7

can the medication topamax (topiramate) cause palinopsia? i'm on it  for frequent migraines and have started noticing trailing in vision and sensitivity to light.

Accepted Answer

See eye doctor.: I do not think that palinopsia or having trailing images, as a specific complaint, is listed as a known complication.  This medication, however excellent, has been known to cause significant eye problems that can be irreversible.  Such things as narrow angle glaucoma can also occur.  I would ask for the pressure in your eyes to be checked now and see your eye doctor ASAP.

Question 8

can optic neuritis cause palinopsia? i've had trailing in my vision for months (visual snow for forever) but the on is a recent diagnosis with my ms

Accepted Answer

MS: Many visual symptoms can occur with MS. What are you being treated with? Sometimes palinopsias/after images can occur in normal patients.

Question 9

when i widen my eye and fix it onto something infront of me then tilt my head down, i would see 2 large dark cicrles in the center that would get bigger/smaller depend how much i tilt they look like after i just looked at something bright.palinopsia?

Accepted Answer

Optic , neuro- optic: You should get vision testing and correction if needed. Palinopsia is the persistent recurrence of a visual image after the  stimulus has been removed. Pathologic are due to lesion in posterior visual pathway In your description, it appears to be physiological afterimages as your afterimage has complementary color of original stimulus. I hope it helps.

Question 10

i have less color in right eye, decreased night vision, palinopsia, and other vision changes. what are possible causes?

Accepted Answer

Likely you: A retinal and/or optic nerve problem.  Schedule an appointment with an ophthalmologist soon.

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Is there anything i can do to stop having palinopsia?

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Why do i have palinopsia only in a dark room with lights? so im using my phone at night with the lights off then i quickly move my phone i would see blur trailing that would last around one second. i dont notice any form of palinopsia in the morning?

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At what stage of meningioma does palinopsia occur?

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I don't see after images so it can't be palinopsia can it? what i see are lights that move quickly in my vision only after i exert myself like lifting

A member asked:

Difference between palinopsia and physiological after image? i see the strides of light after if i wave my flashlight from my phone in front of my eyes for 30 seconds!?

A member asked:

I've been experiencing palinopsia for a while now. neither my neurologist or ophthalmologist could find anything wrong. what can be causing this?

A member asked:

Can the medication topamax (topiramate) cause palinopsia? i'm on it for frequent migraines and have started noticing trailing in vision and sensitivity to light.

A member asked:

Can optic neuritis cause palinopsia? i've had trailing in my vision for months (visual snow for forever) but the on is a recent diagnosis with my ms

A member asked:

When i widen my eye and fix it onto something infront of me then tilt my head down, i would see 2 large dark cicrles in the center that would get bigger/smaller depend how much i tilt they look like after i just looked at something bright.palinopsia?

A member asked:

I have less color in right eye, decreased night vision, palinopsia, and other vision changes. what are possible causes?

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