There are times when you may feel that your vision isn't as clear as it should be. That is called blurry vision, and it can be caused by a minor problem that goes away on its own or a major issue that needs to be examined by a qualified optometrist. If you are experiencing blurry vision that has not gone away, contact Dr. Gregg at Gregg Family Eye Care in Secane to schedule an eye exam.
What is Blurry Vision?
Blurry vision is also known as blurred vision. Blurry vision can be a temporary or permanent issue. If you find yourself experiencing blurry vision only on occasion, chances are you have experienced a temporary problem like an eye injury or dry eyes. On the other hand, if you are experiencing blurry vision every time you open your eyes, this may indicate something serious like diabetic retinopathy or macular degeneration.
Symptoms of Blurry Vision
The symptoms of blurry vision include:
- Vision that is obscured in some way
- Dimness or clouding of your visual field
- Halos around objects while looking at them
- Light sensitivity issues
- Double/multiple images in your line of sight
- Loss of night vision acuity (the ability to see in low light)
- Reduced ability to focus on small objects
Diagnosing Blurry Vision
If it is determined that you are experiencing issues with your vision, the next thing to identify is what is the source of the issue. Our eye doctor will ask questions about your symptoms and conduct a comprehensive eye exam using state-of-the-art equipment to observe the inner structures of the eye.
Sometimes blurry vision can be diagnosed easily just by looking at your eyes, but in some cases, an additional procedure like computerized static perimetry may be needed to rule out possible problems or diagnose serious issues like glaucoma.
Treating Blurry Vision
There are various ways to treat blurry vision depending on the nature of the problem. If it is due to dry eyes, using artificial tears in your eyes will often solve the problem. If it is caused by an eye injury, we will create a treatment plan to assist in the healing process. Sometimes blurry vision is a symptom of another condition that requires treatment like diabetes mellitus or macular degeneration. We will determine the nature of the issue and provide an appropriate treatment plan.
Contact Gregg Family Eye Care in Secane, PA
If you are experiencing blurry vision that does not seem to go away, Dr. Gregg at Gregg Family Eye Care will perform an eye exam to determine the problem and recommend a suitable solution. Call our team today at 610-543-1219 or reach us through our website by using our online contact form.