Question 1

what causes sudden vision changes?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: For sudden vision loss its extremely important to see an eye doctor immediately.  It could be due to stroke in the eye(blood vessel problem), emboli from the carotid artery or heart, retinal detachment, bleeding, optic nerve or brain problem.

Question 2

are vision changes a sign of pregnancy?

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No: Not an accurate test.  Go see a doctor or do a home pregnancy test.

Question 3

what can be done about vision changes and trouble speaking at times?

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Wow could be serious: Could be a TIA or stroke.  You need to see a doctor right away or go to an emergency room.  Consult a neurologist.

I guess could be an atypical migraine but still see a doc.

Question 4

what do you suggest if i hit my head now have headache and vision changes?

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Go to ER or Urgent: Care facility. If you have headaches and visual changes, and had hit your head, you want to make sure that you do not have any intracranial or subdural bleed occurring, that might make you lose consciousness too. So have this evaluated ASAP.

Question 5

what can cause sudden vision changes, pressure in head, and balance issues?

Accepted Answer

Increased: intracranial pressure can be one of several causes of your symptoms.  An increase in pressure of the fluid that surrounds the brain and optic nerve can be responsible of this phenomenon. Please see your primary care physician immediately if you do not have an ophthalmologist or neurologist.

Question 6

why am i experiencing sudden vision changes?

Accepted Answer

Vision: Sudden and persistent visual difficulty should alarm you enough to see an ophthalmologist.

Question 7

can paroxetine cause vision changes?

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Vision Changes Yes: Paroxetine, a well known serotonin reuptake inhibitor (ssri), is indicated for the treatment of major depressive disorder, social anxiety disorder, obsessive compulsive disorder, panic disorder,  generalized anxiety disorder, and posttraumatic stress disorder.  About 4% of patients taking paroxetine will experience blurred vision.  Other conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma have occured.

Question 8

can a new type 1 diabetic have vision changes?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Any type of diabetes can in severe cases produce visual loss either directly or because of vascular changes related to vascular changes or cataract.

Question 9

do you have seizures along with vision changes?

Accepted Answer

Cart before horse: 2 ways to think about your question.  1--certain light conditions, typically stroboscopic, can provoke seizures. 2--in secondarily generalized or partial seizures involving visual processing areas will manifest visual symptoms either during or before the main seizure phenomena.

Question 10

how long does vision changes associated with amblyopia last?

Accepted Answer

Depends on the age: If a child gets treatment on time then it will cure it.  If a child missed the window of oppertunity for the treatment then ambylopia will last for life time.  That is why its important that a child gets vision test.

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