Why am I having sudden blurred vision and dizziness when standing up?

When you stand up from sitting or lying down, your body has to quickly adjust your blood flow. Sometimes, this change does not happen fast enough, and your blood pressure drops for a moment. This drop makes less blood reach your brain and eyes, which can lead to feelings of dizziness and blurriness. When this happens quickly and suddenly, it is called orthostatic hypotension. In some cases, people can experience this repeatedly, and it might be related to a condition called postural-perceptual dizziness, where the body has trouble processing the changes in movement and posture correctly. Both of these conditions mean that the body is not keeping blood flowing at the right amount when you change positions. If you notice these symptoms often, it is important to talk to a healthcare professional. You can start by using a free symptom checker to better understand what might be causing your dizziness and blurred vision, and they can check your blood pressure, see if there is an underlying problem, and help you find ways to manage these sudden changes in vision and balance.