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Old 06-07-2013, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Fortunatos View Post
Strizzlow, I'd like to check my understanding. Are you saying that they "wouldn't" do or send you for an eye exam?
I had three eye exams. I saw an optician who said the eye was healthy. I saw a neuro-opthamologist who did a field vision test, dialation with exam, and an OCT scan of the eye. I told him that some of the lines appear to bow in and out when I look at the grid and he said it cannot be from the eyes. It's subtle bowing, but still "wavy." He only observed eyelid weakness and said I was lucky I didn't have constant blurred vision. He referred me to a retinal Specialist because the foveal (responsible for center field of vision) was pretty thick at around 300 when it's typically below that. The retina Specialist did a dye test and checked everything and said it was healthy. They both did agree my symptoms were odd so they weren't sure. My neuro doesn't think these symptoms are too unusual for MG but still did a thorough workup. I am having the MRIS redone on a GE 3T Excite HDXT because the first MRI machine was only a .3 Open Air MRI which isn't every good at detecting lesions. They were ok with me doing this , but the doctor is confident this is not MS. They see nothing wrong with the "better be safe than sorry" attitude and my insurance will cover the testing, so I am appreciative I have their support. I will continue with the steroids and Mestinon to see if anything changes.
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