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jo
 IP: 90.240.84.117 Jun 15, 07 - 8:09 PM |
k.s.d.
can any one tell me what peripheral bileral photopsia on eye movement is, just had a letter for a check at hospital as i have just had a yearly eye test, and it says this in the letter. thank you, jo. 
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Dave
IP: 193.62.251.16 Jun 19th, 2007 - 11:52 AM |
Re: k.s.d.
Peripheral: Meaning to to the side of your vision. Bilateral: Meaning both sides or eyes. Photopsia: Meaning the perception of flashing lights. These can have many causes but the most common one, perhaps especially in a PDS patient, is pulling on the retina by the vitreous jelly. The retina (the photosensitive layer at the back of the eye) can only respond one way (vision) no matter if it's prodded, heated or light falls on it. So tugging on the retina produces a light response. This can be a sign of active problems, and therefore should be checked, but is fairly common and often harmless. If this is mentioned on your letter, I'm sure they have already checked the back of the eye and concluded that this is benign. |
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jo
IP: 84.65.12.106 Jun 24th, 2007 - 12:38 PM |
Re: k.s.d.
thank you dave. you made sense. much easier than the doctor in the hospital. what do you do for a living, anything to do with eyes?????? |
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Dave
IP: 193.62.251.16 Jun 29th, 2007 - 5:06 PM |
Re: k.s.d.
I'm an optometrist who happens to have PDS. Currently split between private practice and university based work. I should say that I'm sure the Doctor could explain it as well (maybe better) than I did, if only they were able to take the time to do so. But that is unfortunately pretty rare. |
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