Blurry Vision Solutions

BEWARE OF BLURRED VISION COMBINED WITH OTHER SYMPTOMS

When to Seek Emergency Care

While your optometrist can help with blurry vision, blurry vision in combination with other symptoms may be a sign of a life-threatening condition. When left untreated, these symptoms may result in permanent vision loss or even loss of life.

Seek emergency care if you’re experiencing:

• Difficulty speaking
• Injury to the eye
• Facial drooping
• Loss of vision

IDENTIFY OTHER CONCERNS

Take Account of Additional Symptoms

Blurry vision may often be paired with other symptoms such as headaches, discharge, nausea, and itchiness. Take note of any additional symptoms you’re experiencing and notify your optometrist at your appointment. This can lead to a quicker solution and treatment of the root cause.

Reasons for Blurry Vision

Myopia

Also known as nearsightedness

Hyperopia

Also known as farsightedness

Astigmatism

An imperfection in the eye’s curvature

Presbyopia

Age-related loss of vision

Chronic Dry Eyes

Insufficient tear production

Eye Floaters

Spots in vision

Ocular Migraine

Headaches accompanied by vision changes

Overuse of Contact Lenses

A situation that can cause infection

Cataracts

Clouding of the eye’s lens

Glaucoma

Group of eye conditions that effect the optic nerve

Diabetic Retinopathy

Diabetes complications that effect vision

SOLUTION #1

Update Existing Prescription

If your vision is blurry, it could very well be caused by a changing prescription. Using glasses or contacts with an old prescription can cause headaches and blurry vision.

SOLUTION #2

Schedule an Eye Exam

The best place to start, when your vision is consistently blurry, is with an eye exam. Our expert team can find the core cause of your blurry vision and present you with a solution.