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December 31, 2024
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Many community members confirmed that Parkinson's disease has affected their vision, with common experiences including blurry vision, double... Read more

Many community members confirmed that Parkinson's disease has affected their vision, with common experiences including blurry vision, double vision, dry and itchy eyes, drooping eyelids, and eyes that are slow to open in the morning. Several members shared helpful strategies, including adjusting phone screens to reduce blue light, avoiding phone use right after waking to reduce nausea, using Pataday eye drops for itchiness, and applying castor oil as a longer-lasting alternative to conventional eye drops. A recurring theme was the reassurance that these vision struggles are connected to PD, along with warm encouragement to try small adjustments that might bring some relief.

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Yes, Parkinson's disease can affect vision. Symptoms may include blurred vision, double vision, and difficulty perceiving color and contrast. These changes can vary day to day. If you're experiencing persistent issues, it's important to consult your doctor or an eye specialist to address these symptoms and explore potential Show Full Answer

Yes, Parkinson's disease can affect vision. Symptoms may include blurred vision, double vision, and difficulty perceiving color and contrast. These changes can vary day to day. If you're experiencing persistent issues, it's important to consult your doctor or an eye specialist to address these symptoms and explore potential treatments. For more details, visit: [Symptoms of Parkinson’s](https://www.MyParkinsonsTeam.com/resources/symp...).

December 31, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I haven't actually put castor oil in my eyes yet. But have used it extensively on other parts of my body. I'll get an eyedropper and test out the theory of putting it in your eye, of course if I were you and I had expensive eye drops I might stick with that. At least until I ran out of the expensive stuff.

January 15, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Yes Castor oil. It surprised me as well. Barbara O'Neil (holistic guru) recommends it for dry eyes. My grandma used it for just about everything but i did ask my ophthalmologist and he had no issues with it. "Try it you might like it" as Mikey would say. It does last longer than conventional drops.Combined with eye exercise it helps.

January 1, 2025
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Try the phone screen lighting if you are on it a lot....still helping me...STILL SCROLLING 😆👏🤳👏👏

December 31, 2024
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I think that is good advice. I would not put anything in my eyes that was not an ophthalmic preparation . Best to use what the eye professional recommends. Pat881

January 15, 2025

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