“My Brain Does Not Register What I see”
I have a problem of not quite seeing when my eyes are perfectly okay. My memory is impeccable!. But I can hold a phone in my hand and start to convince myself that it actually is a phone. Sometimes my world is all foggy, I cannot get a clear focus and this has been happening since 3rd grade.
Female | 10 years old
Complaint duration: 20 years
Medications: None
Conditions: Zero
2 Answers
Hi. Thank you for your question, I can give you general advice. It sounds like you might be describing a visual perception issue or distortion in which you sometimes have difficulty recognizing or understanding objects, even when your eyesight is fine. This could be a form of visual processing disorder or a perceptual issue.
It’s essential to discuss these symptoms with a medical professional, such as an optometrist or a neurologist, who can conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine the underlying cause. They may recommend vision tests, neurological assessments, or other diagnostic measures to better understand and address your specific condition.
Having a clear understanding of the issue is the first step toward finding appropriate solutions or interventions to improve your visual perception and overall well-being.
It’s essential to discuss these symptoms with a medical professional, such as an optometrist or a neurologist, who can conduct a comprehensive evaluation to determine the underlying cause. They may recommend vision tests, neurological assessments, or other diagnostic measures to better understand and address your specific condition.
Having a clear understanding of the issue is the first step toward finding appropriate solutions or interventions to improve your visual perception and overall well-being.
Have you seen an ophthalmologist?
A neurologist? Have you ever had an MRI of the brain or orbits? Are the symptoms transient or persistent? You could have migrainous auras. These can cause transient visual disturbances even without headaches. One other possibility would be MS or optic neuritis. There are a myriad of possibilities. You should have a detailed dilated eye exam with a reputable ophthalmologist, possibly a neuro-ophthalmologist. You should have an OCT performed, Ocular Coherence Tomography. You should then be seen by a neurologist.
A neurologist? Have you ever had an MRI of the brain or orbits? Are the symptoms transient or persistent? You could have migrainous auras. These can cause transient visual disturbances even without headaches. One other possibility would be MS or optic neuritis. There are a myriad of possibilities. You should have a detailed dilated eye exam with a reputable ophthalmologist, possibly a neuro-ophthalmologist. You should have an OCT performed, Ocular Coherence Tomography. You should then be seen by a neurologist.
