Vision and Eye Problems in Parkinson’s Disease – GWC Mag

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Parkinson’s disease can cause or contribute to a number of different problems with your eyes and vision — problems that may not always be easily recognized or screened for.

“Historically, there hasn’t been a ton of attention placed on vision changes” in Parkinson’s, says Indu Subramanian, MD, a neurologist and a clinical professor at the UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine in Los Angeles. “Major issues with vision are not classic in Parkinson’s.”

But, Dr. Subramanian says, vision changes related to Parkinson’s can and do have a real impact on your quality of life — potentially making it more difficult to read, walk safely, and see or find objects. What’s more, certain Parkinson’s treatments can contribute to vision problems.

Common and Not-So-Common Problems

Some of the most common complaints related to vision and eyes among people with Parkinson’s include difficulty reading, double vision, and dry eyes, according to the American Parkinson Disease Association. Other common problems include blurriness and issues with color vision, Subramanian notes.

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