Reduced Visual Acuity
A decrease in the sharpness of vision, which can be caused by many eye conditions.
What is Reduced Visual Acuity?
Reduced Visual Acuity 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 Reduced Visual Acuity that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Reduced Visual Acuity
The following conditions have been associated with Reduced Visual Acuity. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Age-Related Macular Degeneration
A progressive eye disease affecting the macula that causes central vision loss, especially in older adults.
Cataracts
Clouding of the eye's lens that causes blurry vision, glare, and difficulty seeing at night.
Macular Degeneration
A progressive eye disease affecting the macula, causing loss of central vision, most common in older adults.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Reduced Visual Acuity is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.