Is it normal for a teenager's vision to change abruptly?

[hpymomof3]

My 15 year old dd has been in glasses or contacts since she was 7. Her vision isn't horrible but has gradually gotten worse over the years. Yesterday she noticed that things were blurry. Then she realized it was just one eye. Today she still has the problem and it is quite noticable. She wears contacts and even put in a new pair last night just to make sure that wasn't the problem. I'm concerned because it seems to be so sudden and also because we are still trying to pinpoint what connective tissue disorder that she has.

I called the doctor and made an appointment for tomorrow. I am taking her out of school for the appointment. Now I am second guessing myself and I'm wondering if I'm being too cautious.

[sdWTMer]

I would be concerned too. That should be looked into!

[Perry]

I agree she should be seen, and PLEASE take her to an ophthalmologist rather than an optometrist.

[sdWTMer]

I agree with the ophthalmologist!

[sleepy]

Please go get it checked out.

[Claire]

I called the doctor and made an appointment for tomorrow. I am taking her out of school for the appointment. Now I am second guessing myself and I'm wondering if I'm being too cautious.

This is definitely a problem that an opthalmologist should evaluate as soon as possible. Is the appointment with a regular doctor? It really should be with an opthalmologist.

[sdWTMer]

Another thing, has your daughter been checked for diabetes? I would be concerned about that.

[hpymomof3]

She has been going to a pediatric neuroophthamologist since she was 7. She originally had severe migraines quite often. (Thankfully now she only gets them once in awhile)

This doctor just evaluated her for Marfan syndrome a few months ago but since dd's vision has worsened over the past few days, it really has me concerned.

[LadyNancy]

Hope all is well. Keep us posted.