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Posted 9/29/2016 4:55 PM (GMT -5)
I've experienced what's called 'ocular migraine' many times (I call them 'eye buzzes' or 'eyegraines') and they are annoying and I never experienced them before until being sick with Lyme, but today something strange happened that actually scared me because I went 'blind' in my right eye for about a minute. I was driving home and stopped at a light and was just looking over at something and suddenly felt this 'rush' to my head or eyes and as if I was getting 'tunnel vision' (these things are so hard to describe sometimes) but my right eye suddenly got this grey cloud in the top portion of my field of vision. I closed my right eye and my left eye was fine, but my right eye had this disturbance, this grey cloud in the top portion and I also saw a few floaters as well. There was no pain but a slight 'rushing' feeling to my face right before it happened. I'm describing this as best as I can but was wondering if anyone else has had visual disturbances and eye problems similar to this? If so, what is causing it (Lyme, babesia, bartonella?) I had all 3 and still dealing with Lyme and not sure if babs or bart is trying to make a comeback, but this recent visual disturbance really scared me, especially since I was driving and my young daughter noticed I was blinking a lot and visibly shaken by it
Posted 9/29/2016 5:15 PM (GMT -5)
I haven't had eye problems myself - but it is common with lyme and co-infections.

If you're concerned you could see an opthamologist and get your eyes checked for peace of mind.
Posted 9/29/2016 5:20 PM (GMT -5)
thanks for the response but seeing an opthamologist probably won't be able to help if it's a Lyme related neurological issue. It's like when I went to the cardiologist and had an ECG, EKG and stress test and finding my heart was 'fine' and 'normal' and 'healthy' although I was having palpitations and various pains.
Posted 9/29/2016 5:23 PM (GMT -5)
You're right - it probably won't help if it's lyme related symptoms.


But, I still had an exam and they did a Visual Fields Test to check - I think that these infections can still cause damage. I had pressure behind my eyes...and just wanted to be certain.

I don't mean to run to the Ophthalmologist every time you have a symptom...but an appt every year or two just to be safe might be a good idea.
Posted 9/29/2016 6:30 PM (GMT -5)
Ace, I have to agree with Girlie. I would check it out. I guess I would be as concerned about the rush you felt as well as losing the sight momentarily. Perhaps others will come along who may know more about it.

I do have eye problems. A lot of floaters, stabbing pains behind the eye as well as vision becoming quite cloudy at times. But I haven't dealt with what you are saying. I would not be at all surprised that it was Lyme, but just wonder if it should be checked out just in case.
Posted 9/29/2016 6:57 PM (GMT -5)
Try Stephania and bilberry extract. Both help with the eyes. But still get it checked out too.
Posted 9/30/2016 12:15 AM (GMT -5)
Opthomoligiat said cyst was normal ..waste of time ..trying abx eyedrops and mangosteen ..bvt has helped light sensativity
Posted 9/30/2016 6:27 AM (GMT -5)
so to answer my question (because I'm a little anxious obviously) has anyone experienced a temporary blindness like I described? I've read in many forums and articles that Lyme can cause blindness (whether temporary or permanent) but I would appreciate anyone's feedback about this, and if they experienced it, how was it treated? My episode happened while stopped at a red light and lasted for like a minute and I had the floaters along with the grey cloudy blind area. Thanks!
Posted 9/30/2016 10:43 AM (GMT -5)
bump
Posted 9/30/2016 11:16 AM (GMT -5)
I agree that it's best to have it checked - you don't want to avoid treatments that may be able to help and you want to be sure that there is no "real" damage and it's just the nerves. We say the same things about heart issues and other things as well. Lyme and company can cause a number of issues that may need treatment until the infections driving the condition (Lyme and co) can be sufficiently addressed.

Here are several articles about vision issues and Lyme:
www.columbia-lyme.org/patients/ld_lyme_symptoms.html


chicago.medicine.uic.edu/cms/One.aspx?pageId=15654493


www.livestrong.com/article/71899-ocular-signs-lyme-disease/


www.tiredoflyme.com/bizarre-visual-symptoms-of-lyme-disease.html
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