Blurred vision
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor-In-Chief:
Overview
Blurred vision is a common ocular symptom which refers to loss of clarity or sharpness of vision and difficulty to see fine details.It can present unilateral or bilateral.Blurred vision may result from refractive errors, opacity of structures (lens, cornea, vitreous), retina disorders or optic nerve diseases.
Causes
Blurred vision is caused by a wide range of eye conditions.
Common causes
- Refractive errors (most common)
- Age-related macular degeneration
- Cataracts
- Presbyopia
- Diabetes retinopathy
- Glaucoma
- Corneal opacification or scarring
- Migraine
- Trauma to the eye
Treatment
Underlying disorders should be treated. Corrective lenses can correct visual acuity.