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What Causes Visual Hallucinations, Eye Flashes When In Remission From AML?

I m in remission from AML (1 year 4 months). This was after careless care from Kaiser, no matter what I said, three doctors never listen, or to take a simple blood test. Anyways, long story past that on how I got diagnosed. Anyhow, the only thing keeping me from going back to work is my eyes. I ve seen four great doctors between Kaiser and Stanford. All I have gotten is that I fabulous eyes and retinas. (Being mostly deaf, kind of nice to hear). However, since one year ago, my eyesight has been a lot like hallucinations, light flashes, speckles, things dropping, but not there, seeing a lot, that s not there. Also, I feel and hear things that aren t happening. They have gone crazy with my meds. I don t take anything that s not prescribe, except for the occasional drink. Ask what you need, but I don t want another instance in which it took them years to figure out leukemia. I m simply done with all this. Thank you, Christina M. My cell 916-335-0055, I m mostly deaf, and with my eyes the way they are (perfect, says many different Drs. My last shot is some neuro ocular dr on 9/30. I m not holding my breath. Please leave a message, I usually never hear my phone.
Sat, 25 Apr 2020
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Hello,

* As per my clinical experience, the visual hallucinations, eye flashes post AML recovery can be part of

- psychotic episodes
- side effect of anti cancer drugs
- neurologic disorders in terms of release of neurotransmitters
- other metabolic derangements
- electrolyte issues
- others

However, in my clinic, I do recommend a very detailed systemic evaluation including central nervous system, optometry, audiometry for better co relation on clinical grounds.

Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.

Take care

Regards,
Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel
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What Causes Visual Hallucinations, Eye Flashes When In Remission From AML?

Hello, * As per my clinical experience, the visual hallucinations, eye flashes post AML recovery can be part of - psychotic episodes - side effect of anti cancer drugs - neurologic disorders in terms of release of neurotransmitters - other metabolic derangements - electrolyte issues - others However, in my clinic, I do recommend a very detailed systemic evaluation including central nervous system, optometry, audiometry for better co relation on clinical grounds. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further. Take care Regards, Dr. Bhagyesh V. Patel