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Visual Changes in Parkinson’s Disease | Parkinson’s Awareness Month

4/1/2021

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Parkinson’s disease is a chronic disease that affects the nervous system. It causes a variety of symptoms that often progress over time. It can also lead to some changes in the eyes. April is Parkinson’s Awareness Month. It is an opportunity to learn more about this disorder and how eye problems can be managed. 

What is Parkinson’s disease? 

Parkinson’s disease affects the substantia nigra region of the brain. This area of the brain controls movement. The disease leads to a variety of symptoms that typically start gradually.
Symptoms may include the following:

  • Tremors
  • Balance problems
  • Trouble walking
  • Rigid limbs
  • Problems sleeping
  • Mood changes

The progression of symptoms may vary from person to person. The cause of Parkinson’s disease is not fully known. Currently, there is no cure for Parkinson’s disease, but treatment options, such as medication, may help decrease symptoms, including tremors. 
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Eye problems related to Parkinson’s disease

In addition to the symptoms above, some people with Parkinson’s also develop issues with their eyes. Although vision loss is not one of the symptoms, some other eye issues may develop.
According to research in Neurology, people with Parkinson’s disease are more likely to develop problems with their vision, such as trouble with depth perception, than the general public. Possible vision and eye-related issues may include:

Changes in eye movement: Your eyes move in different ways. One of the movements is called saccadic eye movements. Saccadic movements are when your eyes move quickly from one thing to the next, such as when you are reading. In people with Parkinson’s, their saccadic eye movement slows. This may make it more difficult to do certain activities.

Double vision: Double vision may also develop, usually as a side effect of some medications used to treat Parkinson’s.

Dry eyes: In some instances, Parkinson’s disease may affect a person’s ability to blink. When less blinking occurs, it can increase the likelihood of developing dry eyes.

Blurry vision: Certain medications used to treat Parkinson’s, such as anticholinergics, may cause blurry vision as a side effect.

Blinking abnormalities: Most of us blink without even thinking about it. Some people with Parkinson’s disease blink more than normal or less often. An inability to open the eyelids voluntarily may also develop. 
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​Ways to manage eye changes 

When eye symptoms develop due to Parkinson’s disease, there are things you can do to manage them. Consider the following:

Get regular eye exams: See your eye doctor for an eye exam as soon as you are diagnosed. Determine the needed frequency of eye exams to deal with any issues that might develop.

Consider seeing a neuro-ophthalmologist: A neuro-ophthalmologist is a specialist that has additional training in treating eye problems that are associated with neurological diseases, such as Parkinson’s.

Use artificial tears: If you develop problems with dry eyes, use lubricating eye drops or artificial tears to reduce irritation and discomfort. You can also apply a warm, moist compress to help ease any eyelid dryness.

Skip the bifocals: Abnormalities in eye movement may cause the need for glasses that help you see far away and those that assist in seeing up close. Instead of using bifocals, getting two pairs of glasses, including one for reading and one for distance, may be a good option.

Botox injections: If you have problems with excessive blinking due to Parkinson’s, Botox injections in the surrounding muscles can help reduce the problems.

Most people with Parkinson’s disease can maintain healthy vision even when they develop minor eye issues. If you have any questions about keeping your eyes in good shape with Parkinson’s, we are happy to answer your questions.

If you would like to ask about whether an appointment with one of our eye doctors would be appropriate at this time, call our office at 508-746-8600. 

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7/1/2021 02:03:37 am

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8/9/2021 02:56:58 am

thank for giving this type of information, so that who so ever is facing this type of problems related to Parkinson’s disease can get some information about it.This is what each individual need to know. This blog has a special way to to describe about a disease.

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mary belinda
11/24/2021 01:32:49 am

My husband was diagnosed of Parkinsons disease 2 years ago, when he was 59. He had a stooped posture, tremors, right arm does not move and also a pulsating feeling in his body. He was placed on Senemet for 8 months and then Siferol was introduced and replaced the Senemet, during this time span he was also diagnosed with dementia. He started having hallucinations, lost touch with. Suspecting it was the medication I took him off the Siferol (with the doctor’s knowledge)  him on PD natural herbal formula we ordered from TREE OF LIFE HEALTH CLINIC, his symptoms totally declined over a 3 weeks use of the TREE OF LIFE HEALTH Parkinson's disease natural herbal formula. He is now  almost 61 and doing very well, the disease is totally reversed!  (w w w. treeoflifeherbalclinic .com)

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Hailey Miller link
2/22/2022 01:32:11 am

It helped when you said that rigid limbs, mood changes, and problems sleeping are symptoms of Parkinson's disease. This is informative because my husband has been experiencing all of these and we do not know what to do. I guess we should look for clinical trials that can help develop improved tools for diagnosis and treatment.

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Mia Evans link
3/3/2022 01:24:16 am

Thanks for pointing out that a professional with additional training will be a good option to ensure that they can help with treating disorders that are related to the brain. I guess we need to look for a neurology specialist that has additional specializations as well related to what a relative of ours is having issues with. It would definitely help with finding the root cause and him more chances of getting the treatment he needs and more recovery options as well.

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Jacob Smith
4/6/2022 04:10:19 am

My childhood friend was diagnosed with early-onset Parkinson's disease at 68. His symptoms were shuffling of feet, slurred speech, low volume speech, degradation of handwriting, horrible driving skills, and right arm held at a 45-degree angle. Things were tough for me, I too was diagnosed with COPD but now we are both finally free from these diseases with the help of MULTIVITAMIN HERBAL CARE, He now walks properly and all symptoms have reversed. He had trouble with balance especially at night, getting into the shower and exiting it is difficult. Getting into bed is also another thing he finds impossible he said. We had to find a better solution for his condition which has really helped him a lot. The biggest help we had was www multivitamincare . org . They walked us through the proper steps, I'm highly recommending this herbal formula to anyone who needs help.

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5/16/2022 12:14:18 pm

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Cali Blake
5/17/2022 10:37:36 pm

My sister is 61 years old and has been suffering from PD for the past 6years. Lately her condition started hallucinating and I did not know how to handle the situation. She could not sleep and tried to find and catch the imaginary people who she thinks are real, she had tremors for several years and was gradually becoming worse before we found PD herbal supplement from multivitamincare. org   that was able to get rid of her disease and alleviate all symptoms within the short period of her 15 weeks of usage.

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Brenda Ann Touchet
5/27/2022 04:45:10 am

I was diagnosed 2 years ago at age 63. Symptoms were tremor in right leg, loss of handwriting ability,My normally beautiful cursive writing was now small cramped printing and soft voice. I also had difficulty rising from a seated position and have balance issues. I started out taking only Azilect, then Mirapex, and then Sinemet. Several months ago I started falling frequently, hence the reason for Sinemet. During the summer of 2021, I was introduced to Health Herbs Clinic and their effective Parkinson’s herbal protocol. This protocol relieved symptoms significantly, even better than the medications I was given. Visit www . healthherbsclinic . com. After First month on treatment, my tremors mysterious stopped, had improvement walking. After I completed the treatment, all symptoms were gone. I live a more productive life. I was fortunate to have the loving support of my husband and family. I make it a point to appreciate every day!

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