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What Does It Mean When You See A Red Blur In Your Field Of Vision ?

What does it mean when you see not spots but something like red clouds in your field of vision?
Mon, 23 Jan 2012
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hi,please tell your age? are your diabetic or hypertensive? since how long this problem persists? it can be starting stage of cataract because coloured halos are one of the symptoms of cataract.correct diagnosis can only be made after proper history and examination
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Deborah Ray's  Response
I'm 61, NOT hypertensive or diabetic. I do have cataracts, but they're in the very early stages.
It only happened once shortly after starting Zoloft.
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Dr. rekha's  Response
as you have cataract ,then it can be due to it.for proper diagnosis need to meet a an expert who will evaluate your fundus,till then you can take 1 teaspoon of triphla powder daily at night.
for furthe queries you can mail me at rekhadr.raipur@gmail.com
Dermatologist Dr. Gaurav Patel's  Response
hi
welcome to healthcaremagic forum
yes ,it is related to zoloft .
it is very common to have visual alteration after taking zoloft
it is due to alter in perception from the brain as zoloft has effect on nervous system
stop it and start other drug
it is no matter to worry .
i hope i have answered your question

dr gaurav patel ,ahmedabad
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What Does It Mean When You See A Red Blur In Your Field Of Vision ?

hi,please tell your age? are your diabetic or hypertensive? since how long this problem persists? it can be starting stage of cataract because coloured halos are one of the symptoms of cataract.correct diagnosis can only be made after proper history and examination