“My vision is cloudy, doctor” is the reason for many of the patients that our specialists treat at Área Oftalmológica Avanzada.
Cloudy vision is a very common symptom that is associated with different eye diseases, for this reason it is necessary to perform a Ophthalmological examination deep of the ocular structure to determine other signs and signals that determine its origin.
When a person has cloudy vision, they have difficulty being able to focus correctly on objects at any distance, in some cases they suffer from limitations in recognizing people or have trouble reading a book or even the computer.
The diagnosis and treatment of patients with this condition depends, in large part, on the symptoms that accompany this condition.
What is cloudy vision?
Cloudy vision is a very common symptom that occurs when a person can't see people and objects clearly at any distance. Sometimes the images can be perceived with a slight movement or swaying, which usually triggers short episodes of dizziness.
Beforehand it is important that you know that if you have been repeating yourself "My vision is cloudy" constantly, it is important that you go to the ophthalmologist.
Sudden cloudy vision is a symptom that should be paid close attention to, as it is associated with many eye pathologies. Offering an early and accurate diagnosis is necessary to treat cloudy vision and prevent major complications.
Causes of cloudy vision
The causes of cloudy vision are very amplees, and can go from a refractive defect to more complex conditions such as d.
Below, we explain what conditions can cause cloudy vision and why.
Dry Eye
Many patients who come to our ophthalmology clinic saying "my vision is cloudy and my vision is blurry", are unaware that they are suffering, perhaps for a long time, from Dry eye syndrome.
El Dry Eye It is a chronic disease that occurs due to poor tear production or a tear film of bad quality.
In these cases, the tear that lubricates the surface of the eye evaporates very quickly and triggers very annoying symptoms such as cloudy vision, a sensation of grit inside the eye, discomfort when blinking and ocular pain.
Cataract
El crystalline is the natural lens of the eye and Cataracts It is the opacity of the lens, usually caused by aging. When the lens loses its transparency it appears blurred vision and a lot of visual discomfort in very bright spaces.
La Cataracts They progress progressively, causing a kind of white cloud to appear in the eye, seriously compromising people's vision. Fortunately, science has come a long way, and today you can treat cataracts with surgery where we place an intraocular lens that replaces the lens.
In case the blurred vision occurs after cataract surgery the treatment to be followed is posterior capsulotomy and we do it in consultation using the laser YAG.
Diabetes
Few people know that diabetes is a disease that can affect eye health in many ways.
High blood glucose levels can cause a diabetic person to suffer Diabetic retinopathy, a condition that deteriorates the blood vessels of the retina Progressively and causes blindness.
Eye migraine
La migraine It is a severe headache that usually affects only one side and is accompanied by nausea, sensitivity to light and sound, and blurred vision.
Before an episode of ocular migraine, the person can present what is known as Aura, a series of visual disturbances such as flashes of light o blind spot in the campor visual. It usually causes cloudy vision in one eye and eye pain.
Myopia
La myopia It is one of the most common refractive errors that causes blurred vision of objects that are far away. This occurs because the images are formed in front of the retina and not on it, usually due to an abnormal curvature of the retina. cornea or poor lens power.
La myopia can be corrected through the use of glasses or contact lenses. From the age of 18, when the eyeball has completely finished developing and the prescription is stable, you can opt for correct the myopia permanently through a myopia operation.
Farsightedness
La farsightedness It is a vision defect that manifests itself through cloudy or unfocused vision of objects that are close. As the farsightedness advances also produces blurred vision.
Farsightedness occurs because images are formed behind the retina and not on it. Like myopia, farsightedness can be corrected using glasses, contact lenses or through a farsightedness operation.
Astigmatism
In the eye with astigmatism, images are formed at several points on the retina at once, causing blurred or out-of-focus vision of objects at any distance. Many people who have astigmatism They also have nearsightedness or farsightedness.
To correct this refractive error, in addition to glasses and contact lenses, there are different surgical options to correct astigmatism permanently.
Hypoglycemia
Hypoglycemia occurs when blood glucose levels drop suddenly and abruptly. This condition occurs because too much insulin is released into the bloodstream, the body's sugar runs out very quickly or glucose production is very low in the body.
During an episode of hypoglycemia, weakness, dizziness, cold sweats, and blurred vision occur. Hypoglycaemias are dangerous events and whenever they occur without apparent cause, it is important to go to the doctor for a general check-up.
Diagnosis and treatment of cloudy vision
Cloudy vision is a symptom that may be associated with different causes. Whenever cloudy vision is present in an eye or cloudy vision suddenly, it is necessary to go to the doctor to evaluate the ocular structure and receive an appropriate diagnosis and treatment.
If you currently present cloudy vision, we urge you to schedule an appointment with our specialists in Área Oftalmológica Avanzada. We have the best human and technological team in Barcelona. We will wait for you!
