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Palmetto, FL

I wear glasses for distance. I have reading glasses, but don't use much. I cancelled my last ophthalmologist appointment when I was in in a really bad place. I need to go again. I'm wondering if I'll have changes and if they will be related to Parkinson's.

June 17
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It's really good that you're thinking about rescheduling that appointment — taking care of your eyes is so important, and it sounds like you already know that deep down!

Vision changes can indeed be part of living with Parkinson's. Some common ones people experience include:

- Blurred vision
- Double vision
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It's really good that you're thinking about rescheduling that appointment — taking care of your eyes is so important, and it sounds like you already know that deep down!

Vision changes can indeed be part of living with Parkinson's. Some common ones people experience include:

- Blurred vision
- Double vision
- Difficulty reading
- Trouble keeping eyes open
- Reduced sensitivity to color and contrast Some of these changes can be directly related to Parkinson's itself, while others may be side effects of medications used to manage it. That's why it's worth mentioning any vision changes to both your neurologist and your ophthalmologist, so they can look at the full picture together.

Given that you already wear glasses for distance, it's a great idea to get a fresh check-up. Some changes might simply be your prescription shifting, while others could be worth monitoring in the context of your Parkinson's. Either way, your eye doctor and neurologist are the best people to help sort that out.

Don't be too hard on yourself for missing that last appointment — what matters is that you're ready to go back now. 💙

June 17
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

@A MyParkinsonsTeam Member , I typed out a detailed reply to you yesterday, but my phone lost it before I could send it.
Very frustrating!
Simply, what I have isn't enough. Mostly, I was originally trying to respond to your post.

June 19
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Parkinson's has caused me to to see double making it harder to read my Bible and everything else such as instructions and increases my chances of falling, but I need a prescription so strong that I can't afford new glasses.
My ears are such a mess that I need special hearing aids,, and my mouth is such that I need a special special oral surgeon. I can't afford any of these. It's frustrating, but I thank the LORD for what I can do.

June 17 (edited)
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

Hi Lucinda, I'm so sorry to hear all of this. Medicare and/ or Medicaid might be able to help you. Or maybe your family could set up a good fund me page for you. God will help you find a way forward.

June 18

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