Beans Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Many websites mention that after a SAH you should have your eyes tested . Have many people done this ? Just about to start a phased return to work after 6 months off and I’m wondering if I should organise an eye test. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winb143 Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Hi Jill, I needed stronger glasses but that was me. It wont hurt to have them tested xx Well it will when you get Bill lol xx Good luck Win xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skippy Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 Hi there I was advised by consultant not to have my eyes checked for a year after my SAH as the bleed itself can cause vision disturbance that would not necessarily reflect the true prescription needed. Check with your consultant / optician. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted April 23, 2018 Share Posted April 23, 2018 I was already getting old man vision, but the NASAH made it worse, especially in one eye. I now need glasses, especially at dusk and dawn. And it is inconsistent. Sometimes worse than other, but the glasses still help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beans Posted April 23, 2018 Author Share Posted April 23, 2018 Thank you all for your comments. It’s great having a forum like this speaking to people that really understand what your dealing with on a daily basis. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catwoman23 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Still see the eye doctor or optometrist every 2 yrs (or more frequently) if you are over 40. It might be from SAH or it might be something totally different. Many people have all kinds of eye issues without SAH or stroke. The treatments and procedures are much more improved these days. Goodluck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krislwal Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 I had my eyes checked after I recovered because they bothered me. I went into the hospital wearing contacts for over 20 years beforehand and left not being able to tolerate them at all. My eyes checked out completely fine and my prescription didn't change at all but I still cannot wear contacts for any length of time almost a year out. My brain just can't deal with them in my eyes and if I try to be cute and wear them, my eyes feel strained. It's so weird! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemma B-B Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 I went around 8 months after my bleed (as I was due an Eye test anyway). They did a more detailed test and they shared the results with the DVLA too. Gemma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian99 Posted May 10, 2018 Share Posted May 10, 2018 On 25/04/2018 at 03:01, Krislwal said: I had my eyes checked after I recovered because they bothered me. I went into the hospital wearing contacts for over 20 years beforehand and left not being able to tolerate them at all. My eyes checked out completely fine and my prescription didn't change at all but I still cannot wear contacts for any length of time almost a year out. My brain just can't deal with them in my eyes and if I try to be cute and wear them, my eyes feel strained. It's so weird! I'm 3 and a half years post haemorrhage and have had exactly the same with my eyes. I initially had a real issue with light sensitivity and didn't even attempt to wear lenses for a long time due to headaches etc. Still having problems and now only wear very occasionally if it's a special occasion. Unfortunately I usually suffer for a few days after and eyes really uncomfirtable. My opticians have advised my eyes are quite dry now, so have recently started using an eye wash with the wee eye bath and that has definitely helped make my eyes more comfortable. I'm still hoping things will improve with time, but really interested that other people have the same issue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Krislwal Posted May 11, 2018 Share Posted May 11, 2018 Gillian99... It always makes me feel better when someone can relate. I've been forcing myself to wear my contacts more. I try everyday for vanitys sake. I don't like wearing glasses and I'm too afraid to get LASIK eye surgery. I'm just going to keep trying and hoping that my eyes adjust again. Good luck to you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gillian99 Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 Krislwal, yes it really does help when someone can relate. I absolutely hate wearing glasses too and am considering lasik but worried this might make my eyes more dry. Good luck to you too!? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris G Posted May 23, 2018 Share Posted May 23, 2018 I had lasik way back in the 1990s when it was still on limited approval here in the states. My eyesight was like 20/400 and I had worn contacts fro so long that i had severe conjunctivitus. So it was either that or thick (at that time they would have been thick) glasses. One of best decisions I ever did. My eyesight was terrific up until about age 50 when I started to need reading glasses. Now, after the NASAH, i need help near and far, but only when I really need to see well. Most of the time still no glasses for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralann Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 I only have my close up and distance glasses. The hospital have put temp prisms on both. However it is hard to determine which ones to wear and when. I am thinking of having my eyes tested but also concerned of the cost, especially if vision returns to how it was. Perhaps you should consider that. I am 9 weeks post SAH x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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