Vision disturbance post 6

[C66t]

Hi all, I had ablation no 3 on Wednesday EP very happy how it went. A problem with bleeding from the incision sites(3) which they sorted tg, pressure applied every 20 mins for few hours not pleasant but it worked. My question is I'm having some vision disturbance ie lights in peripheral vision, not too bad but this am I had what I can only describe as wavy vision, like mirage from road on hot day. What is your thoughts? It lasted about 20 mins I'm ok now. Thanks.Csrole

[jeanjeannie50]

This is quite normal to experience after an ablation. It sounds like you haven't read the fact sheet on here re what to expect afterwards. Will see if I can find it for you.

Jean

[jeanjeannie50 in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Look towards the top right of this page and you will see Useful Links for Newbies and Oldies. Go into that and find the link for what to expect after an ablation.

Nope I've got you a direct link - I hope

heartrhythmalliance.org/res...

[C66t in reply to jeanjeannie50]

Thanks Jean, the flashing lights I experienced after ablation no 2 not the weird wavy vision this time freaky!no headache which is great. Hope you are keeping well.😃💕

[Kaz747]

I had the same problem after an ablation a couple of years ago. Here’s the post I wrote with some pictures I’d found on line which gave a good indication of what my vision was like.

healthunlocked.com/afassoci...

[C66t in reply to Kaz747]

Thanks a mill Kaz, freaky experience, flashing lights is one thing but everything wavy yuk. Hope you are keeping well and cooking up a storm😉 the emotions don't help either. But it's understandable I've had 2 cardioversions since start of May so 3 g/a in all, not conducive to feeling chirpy. 🥰💐

[Kaz747 in reply to C66t]

It is freaky. I thought maybe it was like being on psychedelic drugs 🤩. I’m very well, apart from an ankle problem which is preventing me from going on my walks which is frustrating. And yes, still cooking. I cooked and ate too much during our lockdown so now need to shift a couple of kilos.

[C66t in reply to Kaz747]

Well at least you cooked I just ate too much 😉 here's to healthy living.🥰

[Kaz747 in reply to C66t]

🥂

[BobD Volunteer]

Perfectly normal as we explain in our fact sheet heartrhythmalliance.org/res....

[C66t in reply to BobD]

Thanks Bob I know its connected to the trans septal puncture, but as I said to Jean seeing everything wavy was freaky. Thanks again, hope you are keeping well 😃👌

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“Wavy lines” are possibly be an indication of a vitreous detachment-this (unlike a retinal detachment) isn’t serious and is a normal part of the ageing process. Probably worth getting an optician to check things.

[quanglewangle]

Hi

I have never had an ablation but have for years ( since developing AF) had occasional episodes of Ocular Migraines ( shimmering etc - no headache). While some websites distinguish between Ocular and Retinal Migraines, the NHS site equates them. Take a look also at online images that try to reproduce the effects.

Good luck

[C66t]

Thanks everyone I'm good today tg🥰