Blurred vision resident survival guide: Difference between revisions
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==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
[[Blurred vision]] is very common [[visual]] complaint with [[ophthalmologic]] or [[neurologic]] conditions. This is an inability to see small details clearly and sharply. Decreased [[visual]] clarity can develop gradually or suddenly depending on the cause of symptom. Refractory errors are the major causes of [[blurred vision]] complaints. Therefore most of these [[vision]] issues can be corrected with [[glasses]]. Any disease affecting [[eyes]] can cause blurriness in [[vision]]. | [[Blurred vision]] is very common [[visual]] complaint with [[ophthalmologic]] or [[neurologic]] conditions. This is an inability to see small details clearly and sharply. Decreased [[visual]] clarity can develop gradually or suddenly depending on the cause of symptom. Refractory errors are the major causes of [[blurred vision]] complaints. Therefore most of these [[vision]] issues can be corrected with [[glasses]]. Any disease affecting [[eyes]] can cause blurriness in [[vision]]. To guide the diagnosis of blurred vision it is important to know the details like duration, progression, near or far sighted, permanent or transient, uniocular or binocular and associated symptoms. | ||
==Causes== | ==Causes== | ||
===Life Threatening Causes=== | ===Life Threatening Causes=== | ||
Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. | Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated. | ||
* [[Eye Trauma]] | *[[Eye Trauma]] | ||
* [[Glaucoma]] | *[[Glaucoma]] | ||
* [[Stroke]] | *[[Stroke]] | ||
* [[Brain tumor]] | *[[Brain tumor]] | ||
* [[Retinal detachment]] | *[[Retinal detachment]] | ||
* [[Optic neuritis]] | *[[Optic neuritis]] | ||
* [[Transient ischemic attack]] | *[[Transient ischemic attack]] | ||
===Common Causes=== | ===Common Causes=== | ||
Revision as of 01:51, 1 September 2020
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-in-Chief: Wajeeha Aiman, M.D.[2]
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Overview
Blurred vision is very common visual complaint with ophthalmologic or neurologic conditions. This is an inability to see small details clearly and sharply. Decreased visual clarity can develop gradually or suddenly depending on the cause of symptom. Refractory errors are the major causes of blurred vision complaints. Therefore most of these vision issues can be corrected with glasses. Any disease affecting eyes can cause blurriness in vision. To guide the diagnosis of blurred vision it is important to know the details like duration, progression, near or far sighted, permanent or transient, uniocular or binocular and associated symptoms.
Causes
Life Threatening Causes
Life-threatening causes include conditions that may result in death or permanent disability within 24 hours if left untreated.
Common Causes
- Age related macular degeneration
- Cataract
- Diabetic retinopathy
- Myopia
- Migraines
- Dry eyes
- Presbyopia
- Need for corrective lenses
- Uveitis
- iritis
- Adverse effect (medicine)
Diagnosis
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Treatment
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Don'ts
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