Serious Symptoms Of Pituitary Apoplexy

Double Vision Or Other Visual Impairments

Pituitary apoplexy can produce double vision or other visual impairments. For example, patients might have difficulty opening their eyelids, and they could also notice a partial or complete loss of peripheral (side) vision. Some individuals have reported total vision loss in one or both eyes. Patients in the emergency room for treatment will be asked about any visual symptoms they may have, and tests will be carried out to evaluate the severity of the vision issues. 

Since vision loss can be a symptom of advanced or untreated pituitary apoplexy, doctors will frequently perform emergency surgery to reduce the pressure around the pituitary gland. Patients will have their vision checked after the procedure, and most individuals regain normal vision after treatment.