“When should I go to the doctor for blurred vision?”
I am a 59 year old female and I have blurred vision. When should I go to the doctor for blurred vision?
8 Answers
If it’s new onset and persistent or not resolving or getting worse. Either way get it checked out.
Any change of the vision is an indication that you should schedule an appointment with your local eye doctor. Eye diseases can often present with blurry vision, and these diseases can be treated if detected.
A complete ophthalmologic exam should be performed to determine the cause of your symptoms.
If you are having trouble reading signs when you were driving, I would get that checked out to see if you need glasses or are developing cataracts. If you are having trouble seeing things close up, you can try some over-the-counter reading glasses then see if these help.
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Soon as there are many causes of blurred vision. While fortunately most are easily rectified some are vision threatening.
If it is mild, wait a few days, and if it persists, then you need to be seen. If vision loss is significant, then right away.
Now, it could be cataracts or glaucoma or need for glasses. See an optometrist first.
