Poor Vision
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Ami Shah Vira, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Shah Vira grew up in Arizona. She moved to Chicago to complete a combined engineering and medical program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Chicago Medical School. She completed a highly competitive two year dual fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic at the highly regarded Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah Vira specializes in surgical correction of the eyelids and eyebrows, eyelid malposition and tumors, excessive tearing, and conditions involving the orbit.
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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Blurry vision
Double vision
Eye strain
Blurry vision in one eye
Double vision in one eye
Cloudy vision
Eye fatigue
Loss of peripheral vision in one eye
Loss of vision in one eye
Temporary loss of vision in one eye
Trouble focusing on words when reading
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- My eyesight is deteriorating
- Find it hard to focus my vision
- I can't see from my right eye
- Left eye is blurred
- My eyesight is getting worse
- Focusing my vision is diffcult
- I can't see from my left eye
- Right eye blurred
- Eye problems
- Diffcult to focus my vision
- Eyesight is misty
- Focusing my vision is hard
- Can't see out of one eye
- Blurred vision
- Hard to focus my vision
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Visual impairment refers to a loss of vision that cannot be corrected to normal vision, even when the person is wearing eyeglasses or contact lenses. It can range from low vision to total blindness.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Poor vision
Possible Causes
Generally, Poor vision can be related to:
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
An eye condition that causes a "hole in the center" when looking at things. It is caused by damage to the central retina (sensing layer of the eye). Causes include aging, smoking, and genetics.
Retinitis pigmentosa
An inherited degenerative disease affecting the retina, the nerve layer lining the back of the eye. It causes loss of night and side vision.
- Cataracts
Degeneration of the lens inside the eye causes it to become opaque. As a result, lights appear glaring and vision becomes blurred. In older adults, cataracts are usually caused by aging. In children, however, they may be due to genetic conditions, drugs, or viral infections while in the womb.
- Macular Edema
Diabetic Macular Edema (DME)
- Diabetic Retinopathy
Pathologic Myopia
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Poor vision may be related to these serious diseases:
- Optic Neuritis (Optic Neuromyelitis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy)
Optic neuritis happens when the optic nerve, which sends messages from your eye to your brain, becomes inflamed. This can affect eye movement and vision. Inflammation of the optic nerve can be caused by infections or immune system disorders like multiple sclerosis and lupus.
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Is your eyesight getting worse lately?
- How long have you had poor eyesight this time?
- How quickly did your symptom of poor eyesight develop?
- How has your poor eyesight condition changed over time?
- Are you currently experiencing vision loss in one eye?
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References
Pascolini D, Mariotti SP. Global estimates of visual impairment: 2010. Br J Ophthalmol. 2012 May;96(5):614-8. doi: 10.1136/bjophthalmol-2011-300539. Epub 2011 Dec 1. PMID: 22133988.
https://bjo.bmj.com/content/96/5/614
Reviewed By:
Ami Shah Vira, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Shah Vira grew up in Arizona. She moved to Chicago to complete a combined engineering and medical program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Chicago Medical School. She completed a highly competitive two year dual fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic at the highly regarded Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah Vira specializes in surgical correction of the eyelids and eyebrows, eyelid malposition and tumors, excessive tearing, and conditions involving the orbit.
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
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