HealthCareMagic is now Ask A Doctor - 24x7 | https://www.askadoctor24x7.com

question-icon

What Causes Sudden Blurred Vision?

default
Posted on Mon, 12 May 2014
Question: While driving today, after a 6 hr trip. I experienced a loss of focus ability. I could not read road signs. I was unable to really see the road and other cars. My peripheral vision was fine, but I passed a construction project of mine and could not tell what was going on. I stopped, got out of the car & stretched. My shoulder was knotted up, but not painful. After a few minute of stretching I was just fine. I've experienced similar episodes early in the morning while watching TV before I get up for maybe 2 minutes.
doctor
Answered by Dr. Dr. Prasad J (4 hours later)
Brief Answer: Need evaluation.... Detailed Answer: Hi, I noticed your symptoms are acute in nature and probably related to posture too. Since you started antihypertensive medicine recently, blood pressure fluctuation is the first possibility I would consider. BP fluctuations are more common during dehydration and sudden changes in posture. Other close possibility is also related to brain and heart. Since at both times, symptoms improved spontaneously, you need not panic. However I do not advise that you ignore it. You should get back to the treating physician. He/she should recheck blood pressures and other vitals. Check other risk factors for heart and brain ischemia and start treatment accordingly. In the interim, drink plenty of water. Avoid abrupt posture changes. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards
Note: For further follow up on related General & Family Physician Click here.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Shanthi.E
doctor
Answered by
Dr.
Dr. Dr. Prasad J

General & Family Physician

Practicing since :2005

Answered : 3708 Questions

Ask me a question
premium_optimized

The User accepted the expert's answer

Ask a Doctor Now
Share on

Get personalised answers from verified doctor in minutes across 80+ specialties

159 Doctors Online

By proceeding, I accept the Terms and Conditions

HCM Blog Instant Access to Doctors
HCM Blog Questions Answered
HCM Blog Satisfaction
backtotop2
What Causes Sudden Blurred Vision?

Brief Answer: Need evaluation.... Detailed Answer: Hi, I noticed your symptoms are acute in nature and probably related to posture too. Since you started antihypertensive medicine recently, blood pressure fluctuation is the first possibility I would consider. BP fluctuations are more common during dehydration and sudden changes in posture. Other close possibility is also related to brain and heart. Since at both times, symptoms improved spontaneously, you need not panic. However I do not advise that you ignore it. You should get back to the treating physician. He/she should recheck blood pressures and other vitals. Check other risk factors for heart and brain ischemia and start treatment accordingly. In the interim, drink plenty of water. Avoid abrupt posture changes. Hope this helps. Let me know if you need clarifications. Regards