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Is eyesight worse in the morning?

I am a 50 year old female. I want to know if eyesight is worse in the morning?

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Vision can be worse in the morning as people dry out at night. If this is a problem you can place artificial tears nonpreserved is better in your eyes when you wake. This will help your eyes get off to a good start in the morning.
Worse eyesight in the morning might be a symptoms of dry eyes. Using a lubricating gel before going to sleep might help in reducing blurred vision in the morning. However, a proper examination by your doctor will help find the cause of your symptoms.