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eye movement issues

A MyParkinsonsTeam Member asked a question 💭
Valencia, CA
3 days ago
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A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

My eyesight is real bad I wear progressive lenses but I wore glasses way before I was diagnosed

2 days ago
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

I feel so frustrated- I still have to work and have so many new or worsening symptoms, like the eye issues and all the medications seem only compound many symptoms- fatigue, movement, brain fog, blood pressure.

2 days ago
A MyParkinsonsTeam Member

my movement disorder specialist told me to see an eye specialist. Did not say what type or refer me. so I emailed my primary care who is sending me to just an ophthalmologist.

3 days ago
MyParkinsonsTeam

Are you experiencing eye movement issues related to Parkinson's?

Eye movement problems can occur with Parkinson's disease. They can affect daily activities like reading, driving, and navigating your environment. Here are some common eye movement issues that can be associated with Parkinson's:

- Difficulty tracking moving Show Full Answer

Are you experiencing eye movement issues related to Parkinson's?

Eye movement problems can occur with Parkinson's disease. They can affect daily activities like reading, driving, and navigating your environment. Here are some common eye movement issues that can be associated with Parkinson's:

- Difficulty tracking moving objects — the eyes may move in small jumps rather than smoothly
- Trouble looking up or down — this can make reading or descending stairs more challenging
- Blurred or double vision — caused by the eyes not working together as well as they used to
- Reduced blinking — this can lead to dry, irritated eyes

These issues can sometimes be linked to medication timing, so it's worth keeping a note of when they seem worse in relation to when you take your medication.

A movement disorder specialist or a neuro-ophthalmologist (an eye doctor with expertise in neurological conditions) would be the best people to assess and help manage these symptoms. Don't hesitate to bring this up at your next appointment — eye movement issues are very much worth discussing with your care team.

3 days ago

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