Sudden blurrred vision, flashing spots (6 weeks pregnant)

[Anonymous]

It sounds like an ocular migraine to me. I got them near the end of my first pregnancy. The first time it scared the crap out of me because I thought I was having a stroke. I wound up seeing a neurologist post-partum to deal with my migraines (the type that hurt) and she actually explained ocular migraines to me. It's like a migraine aura without the headache. First trimester is a typical time for migraines to worsen, so I wouldn't be surprised if that's what it was.

[Anonymous]

I had ocular migraines, too, when I was pregnant. Flashing spots and blurring, but no pain. They were frightening, but generally went away on their own.

[Anonymous]

I've had both a retina detachment and vitreous detachment and this sounds like both those experiences. the former is a medical emergency -- you could lose vision in that eye. You need to see an ophthalmologist in the morning, I mean ASAP. If you are told its nothing, great, But you will also be told you did the right thing coming in.

the flashes of light are because of something going on with your retina. Tearing, pulling, will cause the flashes.

I've also had an ocular migraine and it wasn't like this at all.

[Anonymous]

I think it is probably an ocular migraine or a migraine with aura, but I agree you should call your opthamalogist NOW rather than the morning. They can tell you whether or not you need to go to the ER or they may even meet you.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:That sounds like it may be more like a retinal detachment than a pregnancy related issue? If so, you'll need to get to an eye doctor pronto. Is it one eye or both? If both, this is not likely.

bingo!

Go now! That's an emergency.

[Anonymous]

This is the OP.

It is not happening anymore - should I still call my eye doctor, or if it was something like a retinal detachment would it still be happening?

Will call as soon as her office opens, but just curious.

[Anonymous]

OP, I think retina detatchment symptoms are more continual.

[Anonymous]

But yes, I do think you should call right away, and I think it is likely the eye doctor will want you to come in for a check up. Just because this is nothing to delay if it is a problem. I just had a friend and my mom go through retinal detachment and in both cases they had minor symptoms but were seen immediately -- in one surgery was scheduled for within 12 hours.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:OP, I think retina detatchment symptoms are more continual.

Nope, not necessarily.

OP get it checked out. Something was going on with your retina and you need to have it looked at.

[Anonymous]

Coincidentally, just last week I permanently lost the vision in half of one of my eyes. I started seeing (or not seeing, rather) a big black blob in one eye. I waited until the next day to see a doctor, only to learn it could have been fixed in the first 90 minutes, and possibly treated to some degree within 2-4 hours. Not so much now.

OP, you sound fine. But it's worth bringing up with your doctor.

I thought I'd add my experience as a general P.S.A.: If things go dark, you have floaters or you have flashes, don't mess with your retina. Call someone ASAP. Eye problems can also be indicative of other medical issues.

[Anonymous]

That happened to me once though I wasn't pregnant it was a vision migraine. I was told to drink caffeine like a coke.