What is Blurred Vision? Symptoms, Causes & Treatment Options
What is a Blurred Vision?
Blurred vision is a condition where your eyesight loses its clarity, causing objects to appear hazy, fuzzy, or out of focus. It happens when light entering the eye does not focus properly on the retina – the part of the eye responsible for sharp vision. Blurry vision can affect one or both eyes and may develop gradually due to conditions like refractive errors or cataracts, or appear suddenly, which can indicate a medical emergency such as retinal detachment, stroke, or glaucoma.
Blurry vision may appear:
- Gradually (common in refractive errors or cataracts)
- Suddenly (often a sign of a medical emergency such as retinal detachment or stroke)
Because blurry vision is a symptom rather than a disease, identifying its cause is essential, especially since persistent or sudden blurriness may indicate a serious eye condition that should be evaluated by an eye specialist.
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Dr. Azhar I. Salahuddin is an ophthalmologist and is fellowship-trained in cornea, external diseases, and refractive surgery. Dr. Salahuddin has been performing cataract surgery for over 19 years and specializes ocular reconstruction, corneal transplantation surgery as well as vision correction through a variety of intraocular lenses. Dr. Salahuddin is board-certified by the American Board of Ophthalmology and was trained at Boston University.
