Suggest Treatment For Hemianopsia

Posted on Thu, 16 Jun 2016

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Question : recently releasaed from hospital for esophageal bleeding ulcer caused by medications used to treat surgical loss of toe. 5 weeks of 200mg per day of antibotic Doxycycline. symrtoms of lightheadiness, dizzyness and dehydration occurred while in the hospital Weds-Fri of last week. Bleeding has been rectified but just noticed today partial loss(lower half) of vision in left eye.
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Answered by Dr. Harish Naik (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Hemianopsia, see opthalmologist

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Welcome
I have gone through your query.
The condition that you have described here is known as Hemianopsia .
It is difficult say what might be responsible for this. But initially we have to confirm it. For this I would suggest you to see opthalmologist to the earliest.

Opthalmologist will detect Hemianopsia by a visual field test. If part of a patient’s visual field is impaired, a magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan is most often suggested. Treatment addresses the condition causing hemianopsia.

So I would suggest you to see opthalmologist for examination and further help
Hope this helps
Take care

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