darker vision

[ali272]

hi

I am 26 yr femele , I have ahigh myopia, left eye= 11, right eye = 13, It has been a while since I noticed my left vision is a little bit darker than right, it dos not have a bright colore as right, I checked six months ago with ophtalomogist and even though I forgot to tell him about this problem he dilated my eye and he told me everything is fine, I did not tell him about this problem , I ma not sure if is serious?

[Michael J Kutryb, MD]

This could possibly be an indicator of an optic nerve problem, a retinal problem or even a cataract.  It could be nothing at all.  I would make another appt. and explain your concern.  If all the testing turns out normal then OK and probably not too much to worry about.  You have said enough that I would check vision and refraction, pinhole acuity, check pupils, color vision, red saturation, complete eye exam, visual field testing, and possibly more tests like OCT if needed.  Good Luck.

MJK MD

[AnnaE]

I would definitely check back with the doctor. Get another exam and tell him what is going on. The symptoms are not normal. The doctor here may recommend another specialist.