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Published on: 3/5/2025

What Are the Examples of Distorted Vision?

Distorted vision means that what you see isn’t the true shape or size of objects—it might make straight lines look curved, or objects seem out of place.

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Explanation

When your vision is distorted, you might notice that things don’t look as they really are. For example, imagine looking at a straight line and seeing it bend or wiggle instead. This is one example of distorted vision. Sometimes, circles might look like ellipses or objects might appear larger or smaller than they are. In some cases, you might even see a ghost image or double outline around an object. These changes in vision happen because the way light enters your eye may be altered. If you notice changes like these in your vision, it's important to talk to an eye doctor to check things out.

(References)

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  • Wang Q, Wang Z, Smith T. Radial distortion correction in a vision system. Appl Opt. 2016 Nov 1;55(31):8876-8883. doi: 10.1364/AO.55.008876. PMID: 27828289.

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