5 Signs That You Need Vision Correction

Eyesight deterioration is common, and it happens to everyone. However, because it happens slowly and gradually, it’s possible to live with poor vision for decades and not realize it until things get worse.

Check out the following signs if you’re unsure whether you need vision correction. This list is not conclusive, though. If you experience a significant change in your sight, it’s in your best interest to schedule an eye examination soon.

# Blurred Close-up Vision

Blurry vision is when objects appear out of focus, so they are not as sharp as you’d want them to be. When this happens, you may see yourself squinting or rubbing your eyes to see fine details. Blurred vision may signify farsightedness, short-sightedness, astigmatism and cataracts. It may also be a symptom of an underlying health condition, for instance, diabetes.

# Cloudy Vision

Cloudy or clouded vision is often confused with blurry vision. Cloudy vision is when objects appear foggy. This condition makes it appear as if you’re gazing through a fog. Common causes of clouded vision include cataracts, age-related macular degeneration (AMD), floaters and eye injury, infection and inflammation. Other causes of cloudy vision include Fuch’s dystrophy, diabetic retinopathy and posterior capsule opacification (PCO).

# Halos Around Lights

Do you see bright rings of light around a light source, such as headlamps or bulbs? They are halos and may be normal or a cause for concern. You may experience halos as a side effect of wearing contacts or after a LASIK eye surgery.

For contact wearers, halos may be a normal response of the eye or a result of extended wearing. Halos after LASIK surgery are rare but should not worry you. Typically, they disappear in two to three weeks.
But remember that halos can also be a sign of other eye vision problems, including cataracts, Fuch’s dystrophy, keratoconus and glaucoma.

# Pressure Behind Your Eyes

Pressure behind the eyes is another sign that you need to consult a doctor as soon as possible. Not to cause alarm, pressure behind the eyes may be due to common causes, such as headaches, sinus infection, graves’ disease and dry eyes. But it’s important to realize that pressure buildup inside the eye is generally linked to glaucoma (one of the leading causes of blindness in the US).

# Diplopia

Diplopia is when you see a single object in twos. It’s also called double vision. This condition may affect one eye (monocular diplopia) or both (binocular diplopia). Diplopia can be down to minor causes, such as fatigue or stress. It might also be a result of ill-fitting eyeglasses or contacts. But it can also signify cataracts, astigmatism, dry eye syndrome and iris abnormalities.