... The doctor told me not to go crazy with worry....most people can have their vision until they die... Let's hold on to that thought. ... (2 replies)

... Hi again, yes, I would say completely fade away. Although it can take a considerable amount of time. I have about three very faint spots left but really only see them now in specific lighting or with eye movement. Some of the theories my doctors have shared with me are: complicated migraine (if you do an Internet search on complicated migraine and blind spots you will get... (25 replies)

... Thanks for the insight. When you say completely fade away does that mean normal vision return in that area? ... (25 replies)

... and it will not fade away. I have not read from anyone that they have had complete vision loss and these spots are just more of any annoyance. I will however continue my search and hope one day there is a conclusive answer. ... (25 replies)

... I have similar symptoms as many of you here. Do your spots ever fade away without permanently affecting your vision? I have gotten similar spots in the past that have faded within the hour but this time it's been 2-3 weeks. I'm waiting on a neuro opthalmologist appointment but just curious about others experiences. How big are the spots? How often do you get them? Etc. any... (25 replies)

... Hi, my vision feels more wavy with glasses on, but I don't think it really is, it's just that without the glasses it doesn't see much at all! ... (3 replies)

... Or, since your vision is now relatively sharper, do the words start appearing more wiggly than before? ... (3 replies)

... Hi, I also have wavy vision post vitrectomy after retinal detachment. ... (3 replies)

... It really depends on a lot of things. I do not know about the disorder they diagnosed you with. However, with dilation, if you have blue eyes your vision can stay blurred longer. Also, it really depends on the type of drop and how many drops they used. I had to be put on dilation drops for a bit. ... (1 replies)

... Four weeks ago my daughter's vision suddenly became impaired. ... (2 replies)

... Thank you for the information. I personally don't think it's something crazy but just recently I noticed VERY mild distorted in my center field of vision and the Neuro Opth did thick it was a bit thick. He even asked the tech that ran the test if he did it correctly and they confirmed. ... (10 replies)

... focal Restor lenses. After a year with these new lenses I have found although my reading ability improved...overall the clarity of my vision did not even come close to what I had with glasses. I also developed major floaters especially in my right eye. ... (0 replies)

... grayish beads" moving at the very bottom of my vision after that laser treatment, once in a while, but I did not tell the doctor then for fear of vitrectomy surgery. ... (2 replies)

... same theme runs through everyone and that is positivity, strength, success and warmth. I feel so happy to have met others and I know that even if I loose further vision I can still have a great life, I may just have to adapt somewhat. ... (3 replies)

... I forgot to mention in my original post that they said my little boy has very poor vision in the eye with pale optic nerve. He can't seem to focus out of it, it sort of wanders trying to find a focus point when his good eye is patched. ... (3 replies)

... Hi, I'm sorry I cannot help specifically with your question about your son's pale optic nerve. But, I am a 40 year old with ROP and I have unusual optic nerves too. My ROP also self healed as a baby and remained stable for over 37 years. My ophthalmologist has explained to me that my under-developed optic nerves and discs are referred to as 'hypoplastic' (I think) but they... (3 replies)

... Delayed vision until six months.. Normal vision until 3 months ago when left eye became lazy.. ... (3 replies)

... Hi, according to my eye doctor I have an epiretinal membrane in both eyes. At this point it doesn't seem to be affecting my vision any and do not need surgery but that could change in the future. I am scared stiff about surgery. ... (2 replies)

... Thank you so much, you're the first person that's recommended that route, and it completely makes sense. The neuro-ophthamologist didn't even bother to suggest checkng into a retina soecialist, he basically said he had no answers. The neurologist recomended high doses of B2 which confirms her a possible vitamin deficiency as well. We'll get her an appointment right away. I... (2 replies)

... Tonket, I know this isn't what you want to hear, but I think she should see a retina specialist. My own experience with general ophthalmologists is that they know a little about a lot but not alot about a little. Symptoms such as light snsitivity & floaters may be based in the retina. The pulsing may be an issue of blood flow; a retina specialist can be knowledgable about... (2 replies)