I do have some problems with my eyes since God has blessed me with lyme.
But, tonight with I was driving home every car coming towards me seemed like they had there SUPPER HIGH beems on.
Really really bad, I could hardly see anything!!!
Posted by Peedie (Member # 15355) on :
Are you taking Neurontin for pain and neuropathy? This is what happened to me - lights "flared" bright.
When I stopped taking Neurontin, it was a couple months before the symptom was completely gone.
Check out www.askapatient.com and type in anything you are taking - even if it is over the counter. It may be a side effect.
Just a thought. Be careful and get well soon. -p
Posted by bettyg (Member # 6147) on :
read my newbie package link; use table of contents
look up NOIR no infrared sunglasses; they are ideal for what you are talking about!!!
i'd be lost without mine!! i use them at night too for headlights, light pole lights, etc.
Posted by Tincup (Member # 5829) on :
This can be a "neuro" effect.
I see big time glare ... and double vision like 2 moons if I look up at it .. and the lights of oncoming cars nearly drive me nuts.
I would recommend getting an eye exam by a Lyme literate opthamologist.
I also wear lightly tined glasses when driving at night... IF I have to be out... and flip the rear view mirror light up .. and have a small pillow to put across the glare coming from the side view mirror.
Sorry you are having this problem.
Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :
No, the only meds i'm on are clarithrromycin 2,000mg and hydroxychloroquine 400mg.
Thanks
Posted by easypearls (Member # 16144) on :
Ugh, I deal with the same thing. Plus HORRIBLE night vision. I try not to drive at night, if possible. Heck, I try not to drive, PERIOD, when possible. I assume it's a neuro symptom.
Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :
My worst problem is cold all the time, like chills, electric shock feeling, my whole body feels like its shacking all the time....
It drives me NUTS!!!!!
I guess neuro symptom, RIGHT????
Posted by Sojourner (Member # 9424) on :
yup, light sensitivity is a neuro symptom (cranial nerves, hypothalamus not sure?)
Our daughter had to wear sun glasses when driving in the car at night......luckily she wasn't driving as she was only 10.
With treatment her light sensitivity passed.....hope yours does too!
Posted by lpkayak (Member # 5230) on :
steve-i emailed you about the manchester nh meeting. an eye doc is often there. he has lyme and is very helpful. he is also on here-if you search for him maybe you can pm him. i haven't seen him around lately. he is eyebob
Posted by Radha (Member # 8464) on :
why are our eye problems worse at nite? just curious, my hazy blurry vision and seeing flashing lights are so much worse at nite even in the house, Radha
Posted by steve1906 (Member # 16206) on :
Hi Radha, I have no clue why our eyes are worse at night.
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as she was only 10.