Blurred vision
Lack of sharpness of vision resulting in the inability to see fine detail.
What is Blurred vision?
Blurred vision is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Blurred vision that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Blurred vision
The following conditions have been associated with Blurred vision. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Cataracts
Clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurry vision, glare, and difficulty seeing at night.
Coccidioidomycosis
Coccidioidomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Concussion
A mild traumatic brain injury caused by a blow to the head or body that shakes the brain, leading to headache, confusion...
Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency
Dopamine beta-hydroxylase deficiency is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Dry Eye Syndrome
Insufficient tears to lubricate the eye, causing dryness, burning, and irritation.
Gitelman syndrome
Gitelman syndrome (GS), also referred to as familial hypokalemia-hypomagnesemia, is characterized by hypokalemic metabol...
Glaucoma
A group of eye conditions that damage the optic nerve, often due to elevated eye pressure, and can lead to vision loss.
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome
Hemorrhagic fever-renal syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Hyperopia
A common vision condition in which distant objects are seen clearly but close objects appear blurry because light focuse...
Hypotension
Abnormally low blood pressure that can cause dizziness, lightheadedness, and fainting.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Blurred vision is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.