Vision Loss Isn’t Always Obvious

Do you find yourself squinting a lot? That’s usually a sign your vision is degrading. But sometimes the signs of vision loss aren’t so obvious.

Keep an Eye Out for These Subtle Signs

Passing Moments of Fuzziness

If your vision is typically clear throughout the day and you notice brief moments of fuzziness, that could be a sign of slow vision loss and an early sign of diabetic retinopathy. Diabetic retinopathy is fluid build up in the blood vessels that could lead to dark spots and clouded vision. If left untreated, it could result in the detachment of the retina to the eye. This is a subtle sign of vision loss you don’t want to ignore!

Blurry or Wavy Central Vision

If your peripheral vision is still clear, but you have trouble focusing on a narrow field of vision in front of you, like reading the newspaper or watching TV, it could be a sign of age-related macular degeneration (AMD). AMD can result from unhealthy blood vessels leaking or the breakdown of photoreceptors in the retina. AMD can be treated with medication and surgery when diagnosed early enough.

Darkening Vision

If you find yourself experiencing blurred vision due to a glare or need for more light to see, it could be a sign you’re developing cataracts. Cataracts cloud the lenses in your eye and could make you feel like your retina isn’t getting enough light. Sometimes glasses can temporarily help cataracts but eventually, surgery will be required. The surgeons at Vistar Eye Center can help.

Stay On Top Of Your Eye Health

Even if you aren’t experiencing these signs of vision loss, regular comprehensive eye exams can identify the most unnoticeable signs of one of these eye health problems. Request an appointment with Vistar Eye Center to receive your exam and get peace of mind.