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, 10:20 AM

Chody I had the same thing last week after my BT measured up. It almost looked like me vision was crinkled and flashing. It lasted around 10 mins then went away. Give them a call and see what they say

**chody47** · January 9th, 2013, 10:29 AM

Joeve, what did your doc say about this? I just tried to ring my ob office but no one is in at the moment. Not sure whether just to try later or ring the hospital.

**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