Vision disturbances

ShannonLK

I wish I could discribe what's going on, but I'm not sure I can.  It even happens when I close my eyes.  It's like these little flickers of light that are constantly moving.

Anyone have anything similar to this will pregnant?

MrsKLS

they are "floaters" i think they call it. You might check with your eye dr - if you start seeing them more frequently they can be a sign of a detached retina. That being said....I have a single floater that they always see when i get my eyes checked and have yet to have any serious issues.

 

Here's something I found that might help you....

https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/spotsfloats.htm

ShannonLK

MrsKLS:

they are "floaters" i think they call it. You might check with your eye dr - if you start seeing them more frequently they can be a sign of a detached retina. That being said....I have a single floater that they always see when i get my eyes checked and have yet to have any serious issues.

 

Here's something I found that might help you....

https://www.allaboutvision.com/conditions/spotsfloats.htm

Interesting.  These "floaters" have brought on a headache now.

Peppernut

I had that, a little.  My doctor told me it's normal, but that he'd keep an eye on my blood pressure.  I suppose that while mostly it's a normal thing that can happen, sometimes it can be a sign of something else going on.

It eventually stopped on its own, and wasn't any big deal. 

ShannonLK

Peppernut:

I had that, a little.  My doctor told me it's normal, but that he'd keep an eye on my blood pressure.  I suppose that while mostly it's a normal thing that can happen, sometimes it can be a sign of something else going on.

It eventually stopped on its own, and wasn't any big deal. 

My BP has been slightly elevated.  That could explain it. 

robynlesley

I get those visual disturbances (little flickers of flashing light) when I'm getting a migraine.

I also have floaters and have been advised to keep an "eye" on things re: detached retina?but I'm aware of what's "normal" for me.

If you can (if you're not at work), take a Tylenol and lie down and close your eyes. Hopefully the flashes will go away. But I'd call your doctor to let him/her know what's going on.

MrsKLS

I had also heard it could be related to blood pressure...you might just mention it to your OB if you experience it more frequently.