Can this scalp cyst and removal be causative for blurred vision?

Once again, I urge you to see your ophthalmologist.

Have you ever discussed the results of the cyst removal with your dermatologist? What did she say at the time about the force she needed to suture the wound and your ensuing dizziness?

I thought you had double-vision only occurred when looking to the left, and that you’ve had it for over ten years? Now you’re saying you’ve had blurry vision for about 2 years?

Vision problems are either optical or neurological. Therefore, I again strongly suggest that you consult a Neuro-Optometrist, who can perform a comprehensive examination and evaluation and will discuss treatment options with you and/or recommend you to a different specialist if further neurological or ophthalmological evaluation is warranted. Here is a site with a link to help you find a Neuro-Optometrist in your area: http://www.nora.cc/

I don’t think they are related. If I remember correctly the lobe at the back of the brain controls vision (check me) and even if what you had removed was in the right area, what you had removed was on the surface of your skin, not your brain. You have a skull protecting your brain that doesn’t sound like it was interferred with in any way.

Is your vision blurred? Or, is it just when you look to the left? Or, is it possibly you are losing vision in your periphery? Do you see rainbows when you see bright lights. Or, halos aroubd light?

You really should see an ophthalmologist. Many eye troubles are progressive and symptoms are irreversible if not treated, but with treatment certain diseases can be slowed down to preserve vision.

Has it gotten worse over time? Or, you started to notice it years ago ajd it stayed the same all this time?

@JLeslie My vision is not exactly blurred. That is, it is still sharp but things appear to be sort of shimmering. Moving slightly. And this is with distance. My right peripheral vision is good but double on the left whether up close or at a distance. All of the blurriness is very recent like for a couple of months but the double left vision has been there for at least five years. It worries me for MS (which is not in my family) because of the elevated liver enzymes (double digits). Thank you.

Double vision is a very serious symptom. Please go see a doctor to rule out something life threatening (such as a brain tumor, or aneurysm). I’m not a doctor, but I’m having a hard time seeing how minor, outpatient surgery on the scalp, without penetrating the cranium could possibly produce a neurologic condition or affect the eyes in any way (which are the two ways you can get double/blurred vision). For some of the potential causes of this symptom, the longer you wait the more damage and potential for serious, or life-threatening harm can come. Please, don’t delay, and get checked out as soon as possible.

I had a woman who worked for me who had double vision, and it had to do with the muscles in her eye. Surgery helped her tremendously. But, it could be many things. Losing peripheral vision is a classic sign of glaucoma, so is light doing funny things. Glaucoma damage from what I understand is irreversible, but the drops that can be used to treat control it from getting worse. I have low pressure glaucoma in my family.

I really hope you come back to this Q in a week telling us what the ophalmologist said. You don’t have to do any treatment or test you don’t want to. You are in control! Your body. But, I think it is time for more information. A basic eye exam can test for glaucoma and see if there is any degeneration or detachment. He can see if your eyes work together. He can order a CT or MRI if he finds nothing.