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What Could Cause A Blurred Area In A Part Of My Vision?
I have recently had several occasions where I have an area of vision that is usually cresent in shape and visually looks like the pixels are misaligned Like if you were to make a parentheses ) mark that area would be somewhat blurry or pixels are misaligned but in a blurry way, I looked up retnal detatchment and those symtoms are not what i experienced
Thu, 30 Mar 2023
Hello,
Following are some of the causes of your blurred vision. I think the best is to get thoroughly checked by your eye doctor and optician.
* Migraine aura: If you experience visual symptoms before a headache, such as zigzag lines, flashing lights, or blind spots, this could be a sign of a migraine aura. It can affect one or both eyes and typically lasts less than an hour.
* Macular degeneration: This is a condition that affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision. Blurred or distorted vision, as well as a blind spot in the center of your field of vision, are common symptoms.
* Optic neuritis: This is an inflammation of the optic nerve, which can cause blurred or dimmed vision, as well as pain when moving your eye.
* Vitreous detachment: This is a condition where the gel-like substance in the eye called the vitreous pulls away from the retina, causing floaters and flashes of light, as well as a blurred or distorted area in your vision.
* Glaucoma: This is a condition where the pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve, causing gradual vision loss. It can cause a blurry or hazy area in your vision, especially if it's advanced.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
Following are some of the causes of your blurred vision. I think the best is to get thoroughly checked by your eye doctor and optician.
* Migraine aura: If you experience visual symptoms before a headache, such as zigzag lines, flashing lights, or blind spots, this could be a sign of a migraine aura. It can affect one or both eyes and typically lasts less than an hour.
* Macular degeneration: This is a condition that affects the macula, the part of the retina responsible for central vision. Blurred or distorted vision, as well as a blind spot in the center of your field of vision, are common symptoms.
* Optic neuritis: This is an inflammation of the optic nerve, which can cause blurred or dimmed vision, as well as pain when moving your eye.
* Vitreous detachment: This is a condition where the gel-like substance in the eye called the vitreous pulls away from the retina, causing floaters and flashes of light, as well as a blurred or distorted area in your vision.
* Glaucoma: This is a condition where the pressure in the eye damages the optic nerve, causing gradual vision loss. It can cause a blurry or hazy area in your vision, especially if it's advanced.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. H. Kay, General & Family Physician
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