Blurred Vision
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on May 4, 2025.
AMBULATORY CARE:
Blurred vision
is when you cannot see fine details. You may have blurred vision if you are nearsighted or farsighted and you need glasses.
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Common causes include the following:
- Scratch or open sore on your cornea
- Contact with a chemical
- A foreign object
- An infection
- Medical conditions, such as diabetes, cataracts, or glaucoma
- Trauma, such as a concussion
Seek care immediately if:
- You have weakness in an arm or leg, difficulty speaking or seeing, and a severe headache.
- You have a fever, eye pain, or discharge.
- You have a sudden loss of vision.
Contact your healthcare provider if:
- Your blurred vision gets worse.
- Your blurred vision is worse in the morning.
- You have a sudden headache or eye pain.
- Your eye has swelling, redness, or discharge.
- You see floaters, flashes of light, fine dots, or cobweb shapes.
- You have questions or concerns about your condition or care.
Manage your blurred vision:
Your healthcare provider may ask you to do any of the following:
- Use artificial tears to keep your eye moist or to soothe your irritated eye.
- Apply a cool compress to decrease any swelling or pain. Wet a clean washcloth with cool water and place it on your eye. Use the cool compress as often as directed.
- Wear an eye patch as directed to protect your eye.
Follow up with your healthcare provider as directed:
You may need other eye exams and medicines. Write down your questions so you remember to ask them during your visits.
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