Small episodes of blurry vision/flashing after reading

**chody47** · January 9th, 2013, 06:33 AM

I wasn't sure if anyone else has experienced this?

Yesterday afternoon I was reading some catalogues and then I suddenly found my vision and bit blurry and flashy on my left hand side. I wasn't sure if it was because of tiredness? I ended up with a bit of a headache, took panadol and then everything went back to normal.

This morning whilst reading the paper the same thing happened - this time on my right side. Things still don't look right as ok typing this.

Has anyone else experienced this?

**Katters** · January 9th, 2013, 06:37 AM

Yep last time I got that, turned out my blood pressure was too high.

**Calluna** · January 9th, 2013, 06:40 AM

If you drop into a chemist they should be able to take your blood pressure for you. Hope all is fine.

**jellybean88** · January 9th, 2013, 06:50 AM

I get that when not pg but always have low bp but would be best to get it checked ASAP

**Mum2twoBoys** · January 9th, 2013, 07:19 AM

I'm same as katters I had that at 38w, and turned out to be high bp. Please get it checked out.

**Santosha** · January 9th, 2013, 08:27 AM

Agree with others. AFAIK, vision disturbance can be associated with BP issues. I'd see a doctor or go to yr maternity unit ASAP.

**My Three Sons** · January 9th, 2013, 09:19 AM

absolutely get it checked by your maternity unit so they have it on record.

**Sunny Love** · January 9th, 2013, 09:51 AM

High blood pressure, which could lead to Pre eclampsia. Ring your midwife or birth suite and them her know.
I was induced at 36 weeks with the same issue.
I hope you are just fine though xx

**chody47** · January 9th, 2013, 10:17 AM

Thanks for the info guys. I wasn't sure if it was just some random pregnancy thing. The weird thing is, it went away (this time) about 5 mins after I posted the original post. I might give my ob a ring and see what they say.... Is it likely to be blood pressure if it's just small episodes though, or would it be more likely if it was a longer one?

**Joeve** · January 9th, 2013, 10:43 AM

I was monitored for 3 hours until it dropped out of the 90s. I am on weekly visits now and if it happens again I have to call or go in.
I am back tomorrow morning for ob visit.

**chody47** · January 9th, 2013, 10:47 AM

I might try calling again after lunch then.

**Joeve** · January 9th, 2013, 10:49 AM

Can you go to the chemist and get them to check your blood pressure?

**chody47** · January 9th, 2013, 10:55 AM

I guess I could try. I didn't even know that service was offered at chemists! Goes to see how much I know lol.

**Joeve** · January 9th, 2013, 10:56 AM

That is my plan if it happens again rather than drive to the hospital. If it's elevated I will of course go to the hospital.
They do it at the chemist free of charge