Title: Is This Normal? Vision Changes That Could Signal a Serious Condition
Headings: Is This Normal? Vision Changes That Could Signal a Serious Condition
Is This Normal? Vision Changes That Could Signal a Serious Condition
Double Vision
Double Vision: Probable Causes
Double Vision: Possible Causes
When Double Vision Is Serious
Sudden Vision Loss
Sudden Vision Loss: Probable Causes
Sudden Vision Loss: Possible Causes
When Sudden Vision Loss Is Serious
Vision Changes?
“Floaters” in the Eye
Floaters: Probable Cause
When Floaters Are Serious
Eye Pain
Eye Pain: Probable Causes
Eye Pain: When It’s Serious
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Content: Probable Causes
Conditions that cause increased pressure within the eye are the most common causes of optic nerve dysfunction. This can lead to vision loss. Most often, these conditions cause slow but progressive peripheral visual field loss, but occasionally there may be sudden, temporary vision loss. Migraine headache sufferers, for example, may experience blurry vision, periods of darkness or even visual disruptions often described as flashing, or zigzagging lights. But the symptoms will typically diminish, and vision will return to normal. If the symptoms do not resolve on their own, you should be evaluated for other possible causes. Sudden Vision Loss: Possible Causes
Diabetes is one of the most common causes of not only temporary vision loss or impairment but permanent blindness. In fact, diabetes-related complications are the leading cause of preventable or treatable blindness among adults in the U.S., according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. High blood sugar can damage blood vessels in the retina, which causes diabetic retinopathy.