Eye sight failing alarming fast.

[spidermama]

I've worn reading glasses for the past year or so. I went to the optician recently and she said my prescription hasn't changes (+1) but I can barely see a thing. It's begining to affect my work.

I can't read stuff very well and also there's a glare when I move from light to dark which takes ages to go away.

I feel as if my vision is going down hill at an alarming rate.

I'd welcome any thoughts or experiences on this.

Is there an MN optician?

Sounds like it could be a problem with dilation of you iris rather than the lens. I had this a few years back when I was on some very strong anti-inflammatories that were so effective they even worked on the muscles in my eyes!

If your optician couldn't find anything wrong, but you know they're not right, you need to go and see your GP nad get referred to a specialist. The muscles in your eyes and the shape of your eyes can both affect your ability to see well and both can be affected by illness, medication etc.

Don't panic but make an appointment TODAY, you are right to be worried. A problem with your eyes is something to be taken seriously and get sorted as quickly as possible. If you have any other conditions like diabetes, rheumatoid illness etc. you should also mention them to your GP as they can contribute to eye problems.

PS - not an optician but am a health professional and if one of my patients told me what you've had I'd be makin a referral to a specialist - better safe than sorry as they say.

Thanks liquidclocks. I think you're right.

spidermama I'm in a similar situation. every optician says soething diiferent: Boots chap said 'don't be buyinga ny more cars. your licence will be unusable soon'; next chap says he doesn't know what Boots chap isn talking about. >

All inknow is,like you, I an see less and less and I can't now read anything smaller then 12 size font without glasses, and my glasses seem to 'wear off' quite quickly.

Depressing isn't it? My job involves lots of reading and I'm getting worried. I've only just gone back to work and have really begun to enjoy it.

I know, I reads loads of old books for my degree and wonder if that'll be the straw that breaks the camels back. Who knows? It has worsened since I started studying, and sdoes seem to be deteriorating quicker. Have you been tiring your eyes mroe? It can show up subtle problems.

At the risk of sounding like an overbearing mother - I think you should both be pushing the issue with your GPs. You know yourselves the best and a good doctor will listen to you and take you seriously. Optician's training only gets them so far, same as mine or a GPs. If they can't give a definite answer that's satisfactory to you then you need to see a consultant, if you still don't get an answer, you get a second opinion. Sorry, but working in the NHS you see that people who shout the loudest get the best treatment - so shout as loud as you can

Know you're right liquidclocks. TBH have been ignoring in favour of shouting for help with son (Aspergers) and other son (glue ear) oh yes and other son (speech delay)...... Mums EH? Perhaps I should look after myself too.

And you Spidermama, make that appointment!

I will pursue it peachy and liquid.

I wonder if MNin is bad for the eyes. Or am I just torturing myself?

If you're near moorfields I think you might be able to go in and have a check. If you go without an appointment thouh be prepared for a long wait.

From experience I wouldn't leave anything regarding eyes to chance.

Not wanting to cast aspersions on all opticians, but I have had several quote things to me in the past which I know have no scientific basis. I would definitely go to your gp to get referred to a specialist.