It's one of my most disturbing symptoms. Can't really explain it... kinda like an object seems fuzzy or fades out.
Is there any documentation related to this? thanks, it drives me nuts.
Posted by jackie81 (Member # 27031) on :
For me everything looks kinda blurry and dream like. Nothing looks or feels real anymore which drives me INSANE!
If I look at one thing like the computer it looks normal but as soon as I get up and start walking or looking around everything seems blurry or foggy. It IS really hard to explain and I just want that symptom GONE
Posted by bcb1200 (Member # 25745) on :
These were one of my most troubling symptoms.
I would have "drunk vision" and would occasionally see "light patches" in my vision. When reading, I swear I could sometimes see the "white" of the page better than the black text.
Looking at striped patterns were bothersome.
I had days when everything looked like a photonegative. I would get worms in the periphery.
All are gone now, except for some mild floaters.
Posted by LSG Scott (Member # 21624) on :
HEY BCB 1200 that's great to hear they are gone now i have that junk going on now , whould you mind sharing what seemed to help the most with those symptoms
thanks Scott
Posted by Dninty9 (Member # 23934) on :
I would say that right now my eyes/vision are my worst symptom. I am in constant fear and anxiety of them getting worse or going blind.. please post all that has worked in regards to eye/vision issues. Thanks
Posted by hadlyme (Member # 6364) on :
I have the fuzzy cloudy blurry vision when I'm low on B12.
After a shot it goes away.... works for me.
Used to have b12 levels tested everytime I had the blurry vision and sure enough, I was always low.
Posted by pugs (Member # 20954) on :
Thanks for everyone's input. Too bad so many people experience similar symptoms. I've tried B12 and it never helped..good luck to all, hope treatment helps!
Posted by Beachinit (Member # 21040) on :
I had 2 white-outs lasting less than 15 minutes and occurring in both eyes. I mentioned to the ID doctor and he has ordered an MRI of my head. I think I will opt out of the Gadolinium contrast though.
Posted by pugs (Member # 20954) on :
beachinit--that must have scary! I think the MRI is a good idea. share the results with us? Good luck!
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- All the tick-borne infections (as well as other stealth infections) can affect - or damage - eyesight. Be sure to discuss symptoms with your LLMD and, if needed, also ask for a referral to LL eye doctor whom your LLMD trusts.
Fuzzy or fade-out symptoms can be from fatigue - or from other influences. The Yoga for Your Eyes detail below may help. Our eyes get really tired, too, and need rest but also some specific exercise.
Toxicity is the huge issue for anyone with a tick-borne infection. Toxins can cause damage to all body systems and organs. Be sure liver support is in place.
The inflammation from infection also greatly affects our eyes. Liver support is part of dealing with that but other suggestions are in links below. It's just a start to the conversation you should have with your LLMD or LL ND (naturopathic doctor).
While eye tissue itself can be damage or stressed - some visual changes can be from nerve inflammation in the brain - or from the ears which also often take a hit from infection and toxicity.
Also check all your medicines and over the counter products. Many can upset eyesight, especially blurry vision.
The etiology of uveitis: the role of infections with special reference to Lyme borreliosis.
Department of Ophthalmology, University of Helsinki, Finland.
Excerpt:
CONCLUSION: Infections are an important cause of uveitis in a university clinic.
Lyme borreliosis is a newly recognised uveitis entity which should be kept in mind in the differential diagnosis of intermediate or posterior uveitis in areas endemic for Lyme borreliosis.
The expanding clinical spectrum of ocular lyme borreliosis.
Excerpt:
CONCLUSIONS: Lyme borreliosis can cause a variety of ocular manifestations, which develop mainly in the late stage of the disease. Photophobia and severe periodic ocular pain can be characteristic symptoms of Lyme borreliosis. . . .
LD (with its ocular manifestations) is a worldwide disorder that is increasing in frequency. It is a treatable multisystemic disease that presents in three stages of severity.
It can present with unusual forms of conjunctivitis, keratitis, cranial nerve palsies, optic nerve disease, uveitis, vitreitis, and other forms of posterior segment inflammatory disease. . . .
PMID: 9269595
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In addition to infection, liver stress can damage the eyes. Particularly, elevated porphyrins, common with toxic infections. ---------
Vision: Natural Ways to Maintain Eye Health - By Jim English
Excerpt:
. . . A number of nutrients have been extensively studied for their ability to treat a wide variety of vision-related conditions by preventing the damage caused by free radical activity and by enhancing the delivery of blood and oxygen to the retina to help repair tissues. . . .
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Not specific to lyme or other tick-borne disease, yet relevant, especially in the suggestions of what can help. ------------------------------
It's nice to see what it's like on You Tube and then purchase for your daily use with your DVD player. You Tube denies him of his rightful due for all his research and work.
The DVD is very affordable - about the cost of one supplement - it's just about $20. and you get a book with it, too. The DVD is also much easier on your eyes - from your TV at a distance. The computer screen is much harder on eyes.
This 1 hour and 15 minute DVD plus 65 page illustrated study guide and eye chart was the surprise hit at the recent New York Yoga Expo and evidently with good reason.
Meir Schneider, PhD, LMT is well known for his pioneering work with self healing in general eyesight improvement in particular. -
Posted by Keebler (Member # 12673) on :
- Also be sure to search the Archives here at LymeNet for past threads about eyes and vision. There are many.
Search archives - search subject line of medical forum -
Posted by Robin123 (Member # 9197) on :
I am able to get rid of all Lyme eye symptoms by drinking mangosteen juice, an anti-inflammatory antioxidant juice.
There are lots of brands in healthfood stores and online. I drink the Ultra one from Trace Minerals with 70 minerals added. If you try it, go slowly and drink a lot of water too.
Posted by tickssuck (Member # 15388) on :
Yes, for me it's blurry vision in both eyes. Usually worse in the morning, feels like almost a film over my eyes. When I wash them out it does help a little. I sometimes wake up with extreme amounts of conjunctivitis-type goop in my eyes.
This all comes and goes. Just like many of my Lyme symptoms. The only couple that really NEVER go are the internal vibrations/over-reactive nervous system and some sort of weird tongue issues, those are pretty much constant, sigh. TS
Posted by neary.robin (Member # 28058) on :
I feel so much better reading all these....I even sometimes think someone is there and then I look and no one. I too used to love to read, now I am lucky to read a couple pages if that before the floaters distract me and that's the end of reading.
Posted by Nutmeg (Member # 7250) on :
Hi pugs,
I have a lot of variable vision problems, including difficulty with focusing and a blurry feeling in my eyes.
Sometimes I think this is eyestrain, but most of the time I think it's related to toxin build-up. If I take a binder or fiber to aid detox, my vision and eye symptoms usually clear up quickly.
I've read that vision disturbances could be related to accumulation of heavy metals and other neurotoxins that are not being cleared from the body.
Dr. S. in Maryland (he's not specifically an LLMD) offers a visual contrast sensitivity test online for minimal cost. You might want to try taking that on a bad day and a good day, for comparison.
The test involves looking at patterns of gray wavy lines on a white background and seeing how much you can make out. I'm sure the link has been posted on Lymenet before.
Take care, Nutmeg
Posted by cjfrank (Member # 26985) on :
I have found mangosteen juice! Starting my second month drinking it.
I still have a foggy head most of the time but my eyes are clear. Haven't had any blurriness since I started drinking it. I can even read in bed at night now. Haven't been able to do that for months.
Posted by Lo (Member # 987) on :
Pugs, I had problems with focus. My eye doctor said during an examination that I was jumping in and out of focus.
Depth perception was also gone. I fell off a porch and broke my leg because the step was not where my eyes saw it.
Good Luck, Lo
Posted by pugs (Member # 20954) on :
.... thanks everyone for your support. stinks that almost everything mentioned above is what i experience.
I've never taken the VCS test but have heard of it, good idea to jog our memory. Lo, I'm so sorry you fell and broke your leg, i hope you heal soon...
oh hugs, hoping the eye stuff gets better with treatment of lyme and reducing neurotoxins.
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