Opticians / eye specialists please can I have your advice

[Shivles]

Hoping for some advice. Just last week I went for an eye test at Spec Savers as I had been getting headaches right side of my head. I was told my right eye was slightly blurry which I had kind of noticed and referred to eye hospital which has totally freaked me out. Optician said she doesn’t think it’s anything to worry about. Photos of eyes showed both of my eyes were healthy front and back and passed the other test (where you click the button when you see the dots). Only other thing she done a pen test were I followed the pen with my eyes but she said my right eye can’t focus as such - this was done after she’d told me I was being referred I was really panicking and I also had my 3yr daughter with me (which wasn’t a great idea) so I was just really anxious.

I was prescribed glasses which I pick up tomorrow. She suggested wearing them full time.

I have been having headaches on the right side of my head but they aren’t painful as such. No need for pain relief. I’ve been the dentist who has told me I am grinding my teeth so picking up shield next week. I’m honestly not sure if the headaches are due to stress and in my own head if that makes sense

ive not been feeling myself past couple of weeks. I have been referred for therapy from my gp as I’m really struggling atm with “health anxiety”. I’ve posted a million and one threads over the past month or so. I feel like it’s controlling my life

my new worry is I have a brain tumour. Trying to keep in mind all the other tests were passed!! It’s just the blurred right eye. I’ve also been seeing floaters in that eye.

the referral is not urgent so just waiting but I’m worrying like crazy - I understand this post may sound pointless and ridiculous but I am spiralling and it’s controlling my life.

I had 2 children 3yr and 9m. I believe pregnancy can affect your eyesight keeping that in mind too. I breastfed my daughter for 2.5yrs got pregnant and I’m 9m into breastfeeding so I am trying to think could this all be hormonal.. I’m struggling and read a million horror stories just hope someone could make me feel a bit better and brighter with advice x

Yes there’s more for anybody who will listen…. She told me the muscles around my right eye are weak so the hospital would give me some excerises to strengthen them.

The best thing in your post js that its not an urgent referral. Sounds like you'll get all answers you need at eye hospital, with ideally assistance to get rid of any irritation etc. Could be just stress, a ' lazy eye' etc.

Should say am not an opthamologist r anything related.

Your concern about the possibility of a brain tumour .. if there was any suspicion of this you would be treated urgently. FWIW my ex husband did have a pituitary tumour flagged up at the opticians. The symptom was that his peripheral vision wasn’t good. He was seen quickly and operated on within a couple of months.

Disclaimer: Not an optician. Have spent a lot of time in neuro-ophthalmology as a patient.

The fact that the back of the eye looks healthy is a great sign. Generally, a tumour (or basically any swelling from around the brain region) would show up as swollen optic discs/nerves. I have swollen optic nerves - due to a benign condition - the optician was very freaked out by them and referred me straight to neurology.

Passing the click test also means you have normal peripheral vision (also a really good sign).

I understand your worry but please remember it's very likely something minor and easily treated.

I also have terrible health anxiety and I know how hard it is when these things crop up.

@anonymous98 thank you got your reply - if you don’t mind me asking, I’d there anything that helps your health anxiety?

i saw the go monday who said I need some intense therapy as I’m so anxious. Hoping to hear today! But for the time being I’m really struggling.

thanks again xx

@Shivles I'm sorry to say that not much helps me. That being said, I do try to remember the 1000 times I've thought I was dying and didn't.

For doctor's/hospital appointments, I try to bring a book, drink lots of water, and remember that I'm there because the doctors are going to help me. It's hard.