Wendy - since your problem with vision occurred two weeks after surgery, I think you should make an appointment with your surgeon or a neurologist…just to check. I have vision loss from the optic nerve being damaged during surgery but I woke up that way. Definitely get checked out.
I have been having the same type of vision issues as well. The scans show nothing is wrong and the I docks I’ll say it didn’t affect my vision but my left die is remarkedly worse than it was before this happened. The scans show nothing is wrong and the Eye docs All say the aneurysm didn’t harm my vision, but my left eye is remarkedly worse than it was before this happened. I did not wear glasses before and now my vision is 20/70 and 20/50 and I have to wear them all the time. I also have trouble with peripheral vision. Like you Wendy, it seemed to happen a couple of weeks after surgery, not right away.
Sorry about typos!! Didn’t spellcheck. “Docs” left “eye” and I think it’s effect, not affect. Not sure lol.
I had my rupture 7 years ago. I have a blind spot in my left parifrial view. I also have difficulty withy depth perception. Reading has been a challenge but I did find downloadind the books to iBooks helped! That way I could adjust the font size.
I am able to drive because the eyes specialist put prisms in my eye glass lens. It moves the blind spot over to give me a wider field of vision.
When I was first released from the hospital 4 years ago, I did not see well. I'd had many eye procedures though, because at first I was completely blind from so much blood pooling in my retinas. Long story short-
I am driving now, very carefully, with glasses. Healing takes time. Have patience. You are already reading!
That's great!
Wendy, I had a aneurysm resting ion my left optic nerve. Had clipping in April 2011. I saw a neuro ophthalmologist before and after surgery. I lost 50% of my peripheral vision in that eye. But the vision in the rest of the eye has improved to 20/20. The damage to optic nerves cannot be corrected. After surgery I often saw double, when driving the lines depicting lanes on a road were wavy and it often was better to see with the left eye closed. That seems to have correct itself. I do, however, have some blurring when tired. By the way, my aneurysm was detected during an annual eye exam!
My husband is 31/2 months post rupture. He too has double vision which means no depth perception. He is still in inpatient rehab. Staff in rehab have sent him to an optometrist, with upcoming appointments with an opthamologist in a couple of weeks and a neuro-opthamologist next month. He wears a patch over alternating eyes or glasses with no lenses, but part of one lens taped with opaque tape, so he keeps both eyes open but the double vision is managed that way.
It’s been a little over 2 years since my aneurysm was clipped. I have no peripheral vision to the right and down and depth perception is off, which makes walking down steps an ordeal. I also occasionally feel like I am looking through water. Doctor thought that may be a blood pressure issue but blood pressure was fine. But I have adjusted to it pretty well. just took a little time
me too melissa! ty for sharing- its the first i heard of another with this in 6 yrs! tc my heart goes out to all, tc xoxo
Thank you everyone for the comments, information and encouragement. I am going to see a nuero eye doctor, actually one day before my 6 week post-op meeting with my surgeon, so I hope to better understand what I'm dealing with. I will also be doing out patient therapy once a week to help re-train and improve my vision issues.
For those of you with long term vision issues- are you driving? That is my biggest concern right now.
Because of the vision challenges I really have to limit my time on the computer now - so I apologize if I don't respond promptly or frequently - but I do plan on participating in these discussions as much as I can!
Hi Wendy, I am almost 4 months post surgery from my ruptured Annie on the right anterior communicating artery. In the past few month, or so, the swelling of the right eye is gone and I have almost total return of sensation in my right forehead. I am experiencing double vision when I make frequent up and down movements. At least that’s what I’m going with!! Dizziness is improving when the double vision occurs. I’m also careful about moving my head quickly. My neuro ophthalmologist appointment is scheduled in August. I hope they have recommendations for me. It’s difficult at work when I’m talking with my clients and figuring out where their eyes are! Besides some slight cognitive challenges, I’m doing great! I occasionally wear a patch and just today thought of moving frequently used items to a higher place. (I’m not sure how I’ll keep my Maltese dogs in a higher position!) My recovery has been slow and it’s interesting when others tell me how “good” I am doing while I think to myself, “You would really know if you were in my head!” Am grateful for my survival and all abilities I have retained. Thank you to all who keep supporting us “newbies!”
Wow, my last post was long! It was my first post as it has been difficult to talk about my recovery with the “outside world.” Thanks again and hang in there, Wendy!
Wendy, I developed a staph infection 5 weeks after surgery requiring yet another opening and debriding at the incision site. So I did not start to drive until 3 months had passed. Neuro-ophthalmologist told me there was no reason not to drive. I am very comfortable on the road even with the loss of peripheral vision on the left. I just need to turn my head more and use those side mirrors!
Wendy said:
Thank you everyone for the comments, information and encouragement. I am going to see a nuero eye doctor, actually one day before my 6 week post-op meeting with my surgeon, so I hope to better understand what I'm dealing with. I will also be doing out patient therapy once a week to help re-train and improve my vision issues.
For those of you with long term vision issues- are you driving? That is my biggest concern right now.
Because of the vision challenges I really have to limit my time on the computer now - so I apologize if I don't respond promptly or frequently - but I do plan on participating in these discussions as much as I can!
No sweetie the reading is a tough thing but I use word find to help my brain reading I can only read about two pages then my brain is tired
Driving is tough at night with on coming cars so I do not drive at night or in the rain at all possible
I had problems with my peripheral vision on my left side in both eyes. It was so bad that if someone was walking next to me on my left side, I couldn’t see them at all, and often found myself bumping into people in the store. It’s been a little over six months now, and it’s almost completely back to normal. I went to see a neuro-opthomalogist and he told me it would probably take about six months to a year for me to back to normal…
hi wendy ! im blind left side of both eyes and the nuerologist banned me from driving even tho i think i can drive back roads, i was so bummed out, tc hopes and prayers for you!~~~~
Wendy, my spouse’s vision was affected as a byproduct of her aneurysm location/craniotomy. The blood flow to her optic nerve was comprised during surgery. Ask your neurologist to refer you to a neuroopthamolgist. The Physical Therapist was also very helpful in providing exercises and advising her in techniques to incorporate in to her post aneurysm life.
Hi Wendy, six and half years ago my annie blew my right pupil lost 3rd nerve, my eye lid was closed for six months but then opened I also have to close my right most of the time to read. I am blessed and had a wonderful doctor and his team. I do have problems with car lights at night. I strive to get better everyday and I rest as much as possible it does help. Wendy excepting our changes in life from the old you to the new you, in which I have really had to work with that, and this wonderful group helps me also. I don't often post but on this I could relate. Blessings Vicki
My vision is not consistent i had 2 clips and after 5 yrs still have major issues with everything