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Question: Last night I had what felt like a film over my left eye. I rubbed the eye but it didn't seem to work. After a short time it felt like my eyes wouldn't work together. I could see out of each separately but together they weren't working well. The bone area all around my eye was numb and still is today but eyesight is better just watering. I was fine sitting but everytime I stood up my equilibrium wasn't right. what could this be
Brief Answer:
Central cause should be ruled
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description a central nervous system cause for your symptoms should be ruled out primarily. A neurological exam, testing for eye movements, Slit lamp exam, fundoscopy would be required initially. If a focal neurological deficit involving the sensory or motor system is found then a CT scan can be advised to look for a possible stroke. However , if the physical exam is normal and your symptoms haven't recurred then ENT and Eye exam should be conducted to look for any local cause for your symptoms. The unilateral numbness and watery eye can be related to a 7th nerve palsy but that can only be determined by a physical examination. I would advise you to go to an E.R near you to get the proper assessment.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
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Central cause should be ruled
Detailed Answer:
Hello and Welcome
I appreciate your concern
Based on your description a central nervous system cause for your symptoms should be ruled out primarily. A neurological exam, testing for eye movements, Slit lamp exam, fundoscopy would be required initially. If a focal neurological deficit involving the sensory or motor system is found then a CT scan can be advised to look for a possible stroke. However , if the physical exam is normal and your symptoms haven't recurred then ENT and Eye exam should be conducted to look for any local cause for your symptoms. The unilateral numbness and watery eye can be related to a 7th nerve palsy but that can only be determined by a physical examination. I would advise you to go to an E.R near you to get the proper assessment.
Wishing you best of health
Thanks
Please consult your doctor before deciding on any further course of action.
For future follow up / correspondence you may ask me directly at the link given below
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/Funnel?page=askDoctorDirectly&docId=68107
Dr. M.S. Khalil
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