What Is Blurred Vision?

It is important that Blurred Vision be distinguished from other visual symptoms that may be quite similar. Double vision or diplopia is a specific visual symptom that is usually distinguished from blurry vision. In order to understand the nature of your blurred vision symptom you need to determine whether or not only one eye or both eye are affected. Another distinction that you have to make is whether or not your blurred vision symptom is continuous or intermittent.

Any type of blurred vision symptom should be assessed by your eye care practitioner to assess the nature of the complaint and to rule out any underlying cause.

Blurry Vision And Possible Conditions

There are a number of vision problems that can be the cause of blurred vision and there are also a number of medical conditions too that can be the cause of blurred vision. Listed below are some of the possible causes for a blurred vision symptom.

• Certain refractive eye conditions such as myopia, nearsightedness, presbyopia, and farsightedness can be the cause of a blurred vision symptom.
• Uncorrected vision disorders
• Wearing the wrong eye glasses
• Eye irritation
• Dry eyes
• Cataracts
• Glaucoma
• Macular degeneration
• Diabetic lens osmosis
• Iritis
• Diabetic retinopathy
• There are also medical conditions including pregnancy that can be a cause of blurred vision.
• Migraine can often cause headache and blurred vision
• Anema
• Stroke

Diagnosing A Blurred Vision Symptom

There are a number of different tests that are used to diagnose a blurred vision symptom. Some of these tests include a physical examination by your doctor. You should have your blood pressure checked and your visual acuity in both eyes with and without your eyeglasses. This is to determine if there is any refractive error.

Visual field testing, confrontation testing, perimetry testing, and central field testing should also be carried out. The pupils and pupil reflexes will also be tested.

If you have any other symptoms it is important to inform your doctor as sometimes these other symptoms can help to determine your condition quicker. Other symptoms may include floaters, flashing lights, colored halos, or zigzag lines.

A blurred vision symptom is one of the most common ophthalmologic complaints and the most common causes are refractive errors, cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, and age related macular degeneration.

 
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