Common Symptoms of Pulsatile Tinnitus

Issues with Vision

Issues with vision may occur as a side effect of intracranial hypertension and are often linked to pulsatile tinnitus. Individuals have reported a number of different problems. Some may not notice they have vision problems until they're pointed out by another person. A doctor will typically do a neurological exam to determine the existence of visual loss. Hypertension can lead the lateral rectus muscles to become weakened. These muscles turn the eyes outward. If they're too weak to keep the eyes aligned, patients may experience double vision as their eyes turn inward. Affected individuals may also have reduced peripheral vision. A doctor will perform a dilated eye exam to see whether patients have signs of papilledema. Papilledema occurs when pressure increases around or inside the brain, which leads to a swelling of the optic nerve.

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