What makes your vision to be blurred?

Blurred vision is a common complaint in the clinical practice and it is seen at a higher incidence among the elderly. There are several reversible and non-reversible causes for this occurrence and knowing them would be of great help in the actions that we take in preventing the same. Following is a list of the most common causes of blurred vision we should keep in mind at all times.

• Cataract
• Diabetic retinopathy
• Macular degeneration
• Glaucoma
• Refractive errors
• Infections
• Inflammation
• Migraine

In determining what is the exact cause of the blurred vision; risk factors, age, associated medical illnesses, other symptoms, medications, examination findings as well as investigation findings would play a major role and as a patient or as a caregiver, one should understand their role in taking measures to seek medical advice when they realize of a blurring in vision or else in taking precautions as to prevent its occurrence in the first place.