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I think I am noticing a difference in my vision

cherry — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:19:48 GMT

I have the beginning of cataracts, but I did have a cortisone shot a week or so ago. It seems like I am having trouble reading small print, quite suddenly, since I had that shot

I have an appointment for an eye exam in a couple of months. Can a change happen this fast? It isn't blurry but not a good as it has been

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151949 — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:28:51 GMT

I'm no expert on cataracts but I've never heard of them changing radically in a week.

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JudyL — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:31:28 GMT

@cherry my thought is - you know your body best. if you notice a change and are concerned, then see if you can change your eye appt and get one sooner. if it is something then wiating 2 months may not be a good idea, if it is nothing and you get an earlier appt, then your mind will be at ease and your appt will be over!

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lulu1 — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:32:55 GMT

@cherry

I had cataract surgery in May. For me print wasn't getting blurrier, rather it always seemed dark. I found myself turning on lights during the day.

My cataracts were the result of 11 years of steroid drops for dry eyes. For me it was gradual, not a sudden thing.

If you are noticing a big difference, I would not wait a few months.

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cherry — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:33:53 GMT

My lenses haven't been changed in about 4 years. My vision hadn't changed enough to warrant it

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Shelbelle — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:35:04 GMT

I think cortisone can make a difference in vision. I was on a course of oral Prednisone a while back, and I was seeing double.

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cherry — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:35:34 GMT

Thanks everyone it's not a big change but as @lulu1 posted ,perhaps a bit darker than it had been

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SXMGirl — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 21:43:48 GMT

@cherry, the cortisone shot should not affect your eyesight, but it should be brought to your eye doctor's attention. I have had those shots all over my body and they did not do anything to my vision.

Cataracts can seem like they sneak up on you. Most people develop stage 1 in their 40's, with a gradual increase over the years. However, other factors can affect them.

I would suggest that you make an earlier appointment, if for no other reason, peace of mind, and let your doctor know about your concerns. Hopefully, you have an excellent eye doctor. My eye appointments generally take between 2 and 3 hours, which I call an event, but is obviously very thorough. Also, most people who wear glasses generally have a prescription change every two to three years, so maybe it is just time for a new prescription.

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shelbyshelbyshelby — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:12:03 GMT

Please contact your Dr and stress that you are having issues with your eyesight . ASAP . Do not delay this.

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Sooner — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:43:38 GMT

Allergy season affects my eyesight. Always has. I go through it every Autumn and sometimes spring too.

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cherry — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 22:59:05 GMT

Once I am away from my computer I don't notice it. I might need to adjust the brightness

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morganjen — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 23:21:12 GMT

Two years ago I had an accident (both eyes) and right after steroid use, my vision changed. I developed Dry Eye from the infection and lost 10% contrast sensitivity. I noticed this on my computer screen (which I have to put on the darkest setting). I also developed glare and light sensivity. Not long after, during an eye exam, it showed I had cataracts in both eyes. This all happened within about a month or so. Yes, I noticed a definite difference in my vision.

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cherry — Mon, 20 Aug 2018 23:51:42 GMT

I am on a Mac ,and finally found a way to adjust the brightness ,and it has helped a bunch

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morganjen — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 01:44:36 GMT

@cherryYou might also want to look at a (free) program like f.lux which warms up your computer screen and gets rid of the harsh blue light. Not sure if it's available for all Macs, but I'm sure there's something else similar out there.

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IMW — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 02:21:55 GMT

Have you checked your sugar since the cortisone shot? Cortisone increases sugar especially in diabetics. The increase is temporary, high sugar effects vision.

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Julie_23 — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 04:59:10 GMT

Hi @cherry - cataracts can be a side effect associated with steroids. Usually it is with prolonged use or higher doses; however, I would recommend letting the physician know that administered the steroids and perhaps call the eye doctor to see if you can move up the appointment.

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cherry — Tue, 21 Aug 2018 09:25:21 GMT

@IMW yes I did. My sugar is always well below the watermark for safety. It seems ok today. It was very cloudy yesterday and that could have contributed to it

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EatWell — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 16:41:46 GMT

This condition if untreated could cause one to quickly go blind.

https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diabetic-retinopathy/symptoms-causes/syc-20371611

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Sueliz — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:27:52 GMT

@Julie_23 wrote:

Hi @cherry - cataracts can be a side effect associated with steroids. Usually it is with prolonged use or higher doses; however, I would recommend letting the physician know that administered the steroids and perhaps call the eye doctor to see if you can move up the appointment.

@Julie_23, you are 100% correct! I have chronic Uveitis and due to prolonged high dosage steroid drops, I have developed cataracts. I also take oral steroids for an autoimmune arthritis disease I have. Both my Ophthalmologist and Rheumatologist confirmed the cataracts are from the steroids.

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cherry — Thu, 23 Aug 2018 17:56:57 GMT

Thanks everyone. I am not panicked. I think it is something very minor maybe I need new lenses

I am going to see if I can get into my Ophthalmologist a bit early. My eyes are tested every year like clockwork and I don't have macular degeneration, nor is my sugar at dangerous levels. My A1c just came back ,in the normal range..My cataracts might be growing ,or I need new lenses