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What Causes Recurring Blurred Vision?
Question: I have a shadow or curtain that appears and disappears in different shapes and sizes on the right side of my eyes. It blurs the vision the same in both eyes at the same time. It had only happend a few times in the past until i contracted the flu which i nave bad for ten days but is almost over. Thank you.
Brief Answer:
This indicates transient loss of vision.
Detailed Answer:
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Welcome to Health Care Magic
Iam Dr. DADAPEER K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
It seems from the history that you are having recurring episodes of blurring of vision with a curtain like obstruction which appears in both the eyes.
This is called as amaurosis fugax or transient loss of vision.
This requires evaluation to find out the underlying cause. The common causes associated with this condition are prodromal symptoms of migraine, prodromal symptom of artery obstruction of retina, vascular diseases like carotid artery disease, giant cell arteritis....
Though it is a benign symptom with complete recovery of vision, this requires evaluation to find out these underlying or associated diseases which can be prevented by effective treatment.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for evaluation to find out the underlying cause and treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Thank you
This indicates transient loss of vision.
Detailed Answer:
Hello
Welcome to Health Care Magic
Iam Dr. DADAPEER K, an ophthalmologist and I answer health problems related to eye.
It seems from the history that you are having recurring episodes of blurring of vision with a curtain like obstruction which appears in both the eyes.
This is called as amaurosis fugax or transient loss of vision.
This requires evaluation to find out the underlying cause. The common causes associated with this condition are prodromal symptoms of migraine, prodromal symptom of artery obstruction of retina, vascular diseases like carotid artery disease, giant cell arteritis....
Though it is a benign symptom with complete recovery of vision, this requires evaluation to find out these underlying or associated diseases which can be prevented by effective treatment.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for evaluation to find out the underlying cause and treatment accordingly.
Hope I have answered your question and the information is helpful to you.
Thank you
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