Warning ‍Signs of Abnormal Vision: Causes and Symptoms

The Institute of Neurology, Department of Medical Services warns of symptoms ‍of abnormal ​vision, which can be caused by abnormalities in ‌the visual nervous system. If you experience pain when rolling your eyes, eye pain, red eyes, headache, or​ abnormal hearing, you⁤ should seek medical attention ⁣immediately. These symptoms can be dangerous and risk blindness.

Causes of Abnormal Vision

Abnormal⁢ vision can be caused by diseases of the eye itself, such as red eyes, ‌eye inflammation, glaucoma, and cataracts. However, some types of abnormal vision, particularly⁢ those that⁣ occur suddenly, may have causes related to the visual ​nervous system. This can include abnormalities in the brain, optic nerve, or retina.

• Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) diseases
• Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)
• Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
• A ⁣stroke

Symptoms to Watch Out For

If you experience​ abnormal vision, whether⁢ it’s in one eye or both, and it ⁣hurts when you roll⁤ your‍ eyes, along with headache, ‌eye pain, ‌red eyes, abnormal hearing, or double ​vision, you should seek treatment at ⁤a nearby‍ hospital⁢ immediately. A⁣ medical professional ⁣will assess‍ the cause of the disease and provide further treatment.

Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada (VKH) Disease

According to Acting Lieutenant Colonel ⁤of Police Dr. Napa Siriwiwattanakul, Director of the Institute of Neurology, VKH is a common disease that may not be well-known. Patients often present with symptoms of uveitis for investigation, including‍ abnormal vision, ⁢eye pain, ⁣red ⁢eyes, headache, hearing impairment, hair⁢ loss, gray hair in patches, or skin with vitiligo.‌ This disease is more common in Asians than in ⁣other ‌races, and Indians and Thais have been found to be the‍ most common cause of inflammation caused by VKH in the world.

Treatment and​ Diagnosis

When a patient comes for treatment, their sight ⁣will⁤ be evaluated by an ophthalmologist, along​ with evaluation of neurological abnormalities by ⁣a neurologist. ​Other special tests for differential diagnosis, immune type tests, and drilling ‌to examine ‌the fluid that stimulates the brain and spinal cord may ⁢be considered.‍ If VKH⁤ is⁢ diagnosed, it is treated ‍with immunosuppressive drugs, and complications from the disease will be ⁤monitored.

Importance of ⁤Timely Treatment

Abnormal symptoms can be caused by other diseases of the nervous system. It is essential to ‌seek treatment in ⁢a timely manner, especially for neurological diseases related to the visual nervous system. Rapid treatment will help ⁣the patient recover‌ normally, reducing the risk of visual impairment and disability.