The brain tumour sign that appears and disappears in seconds
The brain tumour sign that appears and disappears in seconds
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Many people deal with eye problems on a daily basis. Vision changes which mean new glasses or feeling tired at the end of a busy day can all impact most people at times. But while these are usually nothing to worry about there are some things to look out for as they could be a red flag for something more serious. One of these potentially deadly issues is a brain tumour.
And there is one lesser-known sign that can be difficult to spot as it appears then disappears in a matter of seconds. Experts from the Brain Tumour Charity warn loss of vision when you stand up which returns in a few seconds could be a symptom of the condition.
They say: "A brain tumour can cause a change in vision by causing pressure on the optic nerve or by creating swelling of the optic disc in the back of the eye." The charity says this is one of several symptoms which appear in they eyes. They warn: "A change in vision sometimes caused by brain tumours is blurred vision. You could notice that it has become hard to watch TV or read.
"Another change in vision could be a sudden loss of vision lasting a few seconds (‘greying out’). This is usually related to changes in your posture, like suddenly standing up. "Or you may find you have lost part of your field of vision. This could lead to you bumping into objects. Or you could feel as if objects or people are suddenly appearing on one side of you.".
However the charity said people shouldn't worry as it is unlikely to be a sign of the cancer, reports Surrey Live. It added: "Please keep in mind that brain tumours are relatively rare. So, if you’ve had a change in vision, it’s likely that your symptoms are not because of a brain tumour. But, it’s always important to get any symptoms checked out at an opticians.".
