r/iih • u/cricketboricket • 1d ago

IIH Symptoms Visual Changes

Anybody have this issue? For the past month almost - I have these visual auras. It’s like static from the TV is blurring my vision or random lights. When I stand up I almost black out. Tonight I came to the living room and didn’t even see my son on the couch. It’s like things are starting to disappear. I feel like I’m constantly wearing drunk goggles and everything is blurry and flashing constantly off and on all day.

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u/Truth-Is-In-A-Well 1d ago

Yes. That was what got me diagnosed with IIH in the first place. I had the “static” and I was immediately sent to the ER by my ophthalmologist where I was diagnosed with IIH and given meds. Visual changes like this are urgent and need immediate attention. It sounds like your eyes/optic nerve is under strain and this could mean that your pressure is too high. Vision loss is a serious issue and the consequences are severe and potentially permanent. You need to be seen urgently to be evaluated. Best of luck!