photosensitive eyes

Hi guys, I've been to my doctor and am waiting for a referral to the Mater about this. At first it was all out panic because I was trying to find a taxi late at night, couldn't see much at all, the car headlights in the town were blinding me completely, and I saw a great big floating globe of light wandering around in my vision. So I rushed off to the doctor who had a look at my retinas and said they're not detatching, so it's not an emergency anyway. But my eyes just don't tolerate light. It hurts to look up at the overcast sky. I was out on Sunday working on a cross country event, I had to keep my eyes peeled for the numbers of the riders as they came along, the sun came out and I started seeing dark kaleidoscope patterns in my vision, no matter where I looked. It didn't stop me being able to see, but the patterns stayed swimming around for some time after the sun had gone in. I change position so my back was to the sun and it eased off a bit too. My eyes get very sore in the light. I also have been finding it very hard to focus on anything from car number plates to shop signs. I hope to get this seen to some time soon. Just wondering if anyone has experienced something like this?

To keep you updated, in case someone does happen to develop this problem too: the vitreous humour has become clouded, and though they have little idea why, have prescribed steroid eyedrops for a week, and I will see another specialist on Wednesday.

FISMA

Best Intentions to you...

If I were you I would get very aggressive with the Doctors. I think I would want a cat-scan, MRI, or whatever they do of my round head.

Also, google and post on a lot of boards.

Do you wear sunglasses? You should. UV rays can penetrate clouds. Get yourself a pair of Oakleys - the block UV: A, B, and C, from what I am told. Get the polarized at that. These days, it's a whole new sun out there.

Don't wait on this one and keep us posted.

endplate

Why just Oakleys?
There are plenty of other brands cheaper too out there. Did you know that untreated lenses will block about 89% of uv rays which is not bad for a piece of plastic. The cheap polarised lens in Polaroid sunglasses you can get in the chemist usually have UV blockers and will do the job nicely.
If you really want a great pair of sunglasses then Maui Jim put more development into the lenses than the look of the frame. They have even been to the top of Everest. Sir Ralph Fiennes son wore a pair up Everest and said that the Maui Jim coating were the only one that didn't break down in the extreme cold.

It was an eye infection, though a strange and curious one according to the doctors, and it has cleared up, mostly. I can't wear sun glasses cause I have to wear my glasses all the time (blind without!). I can now go outside when it's sunny again, but still have trouble with bright whiote objects, or lights outside when it's dark. However the pain is gone, so I trust that the doctors have done their job.

FISMA

endplate,
Oakleys aren't the only glasses that block UV, they're just the only ones I recommend. For price, performance, and technology, they are the best.

Research the two companies and come to a conclusion - they're your eyes - your decision. Research Maui Jim's R&D and then Oakley.

Quick and easy test is to shine a laser through the Mauis and Oakleys and visually inspect which lens causes greater dispersion.

UVA and B are pretty trivial to block, however, that's not the only reason to buy. I am more concerned with refraction and dispersion.

Kids sunglasses, those cheap ones many parents put on kids, are terrible for eyes. Fortunately, kids do not wear them for the extended time periods I wear sunglasses.

To the OP - why not get prescription sunglasses? Many companies offer it.

FISMA

FISMA wrote: »

To the OP - why not get prescription sunglasses? Many companies offer it.

Cost, in all honesty. Prescription glasses cost an arm and a leg without adding sunglasses! Also, not sure if it's the same now, but 10 years ago they didn't do the slimmed down lenses for sunglasses? No way I could wear my lenses without them being thinned out!

I've never worn sunglasses in my life, though, due to these factors. The photosensitive issues I was having with my eye infection were much more dramatic than the sun just being a bit too bright, and are thankfully mostly gone now.

FISMA

Budgese,
I am glad to hear that things are working out.

Check out http://www.oakley.com/products/463

True, cost is an issue and these will run a pretty penny. However, I have Oakleys for over a decade - they last if you take care of them.

Whatever you get, make sure they are polarized. I tried on a pair and purchased them immediately. Since then, they are all I wear. Once you take them off, you'll find that the world doesn't look right.

You might also see if there's an adaptor or something that you can do to fit, say the M Frame Heater lens, over a pair of glasses.

Just a thought, again best wishes.

FISMA

FISMA wrote: »

You might also see if there's an adaptor or something that you can do to fit, say the M Frame Heater lens, over a pair of glasses.

Yikes!!

I've never been able to wear sun glasses, and never will - the issue with my eyes was not related to sun, or sun glasses, as the 60 watt bulb in the bedroom was just as painful. I had a low grade infection, and no amount of money spent on sun glasses could have cured that.