Vision loss linked to bariatric surgery?!?

[jenniesue 81]

Oh, and I had LASIK in 2006 and have been 20/20 since then... until April 4 when these vision issues started. I knew LASIK wasn't permanent, but I would have preferred more than 7 years of perfect vision. But, man oh man, were they a glorious 7 years! LASIK was one of the best things I ever did for myself! Loved livin the no-contacts and no-glasses life!

~Jenn

[BonnieE 9]

Hi. I found that I couldn't wear my glasses when working on my computer for the first 2 weeks post surgery but thankfully it got better. Now it feels like my eyes are back to normal.

[melodymouse 196]

Blood work is normal. I've seen numerous doctors: neurologist' date=' ophthalmologist, neuro opthalmologist, and a retina specialist. All have been baffled with the root cause. I'm definitely not dehydrated as I've been there done that got the "3 ER visits" t-shirt from the dehydration. So, I can easily identify dehydration.

Though, I hadn't heard about the rapid weight loss theory... I'll ask them about that when they call me back this week.

All I can do is trust in the doctors and continue living my life. <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />

~Jenn[/quote']

I wish you all the best Jenn. Be sure to keep us posted!

[dlashanne 5]

I have blurred vision for the first week and a half but it was due to the medication called Levcin that I was on for severe spasms caused by the surgery. Once I came off of the meds, my vision cleared. I am so sorry you have had that complication.

[MsDallasSleever 65]

Hi,

I have also experienced a dramattic dectrase in my vision since my surgery. I've seen three different specislists and currently being treateted by a neuro opthamologist here in Dallas, I've been on leave from work as I was getting headaches from the daily strain. I find myself getting depressed thinking about having to go back to work as I find anything that involves a lot of reading intimidating now.