Question 1

what causes temporary cloudy vision?

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Many causes: There are many causes: dry eye, diabetes, ocular ischemia, etc. It is best to get a baseline eye exam by an eye doctor to rule out serious causes.

Question 2

what could cause cloudy vision sometimes?

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Diabetes: Uncontrolled diabetes can blur vision due to its effects on the  lens of the eye. When blood sugar runs high it acts as a solute and draws water into the lens creating a hydrops or blurred vision. If fairly recent in nature this effect can be reversed several times. However,  if the diabetes is kept uncontrolled the hydrops and other protein degeneration in the lens leads to permanent cataract.

Question 3

what are causes of having cloudy vision and seeing halos?

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Need a diagnosis: Cloudy vision and halos can generally be caused by anything that interferes with light entering the eye, including hazy glasses or contact lenses.  However, cataract is a common cause of this, and a less common cause is a scar of the cornea.  Corneal swelling (edema) typically causes a rainbow type of halo, and this can be more serious, as it can occur with greatly elevated eye pressure.

Question 4

can allergies cause intermittent cloudy vision?

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Eye allergies: Eye allergies can definitely cause the vision to be blurry.  This can be from tearing, mucous and eye irritation.  Also the oral allergy medications may cause some temporary blurring as well.

Question 5

hello. i am currently taking 100 mg of lamotrigine daily. recently i have been having cloudy vision. is it probable that it is being caused by the medication? if so, what is my next step?

Accepted Answer

: See your physician who prescribed the medication and tell him of your symptoms. He will decide what you should do. Good Luck

Question 6

what could cause cloudy vision in just one eye?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are many causes: dry eye, refractive error, diabetes, ocular ischemia, etc. It is best to get a baseline eye exam by an eye doctor to rule out serious causes.

Question 7

what can cause me to wake up with cloudy vision in the left eye?

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Many possibilities: If  you have cloudy vision in one eye, you should see an ophthalmologist.

Question 8

does sinus inflammation cause cloudy vision or even eyes to cross?

Accepted Answer

Sinus: A bad sinus infection may spread to the eye...This is called preseptal or orbital cellulitis....It would be unusual to cause crossed eyes unless it penetrates into the brain as an abscess...This is quite rare...

Question 9

itchy swollen eyes, cloudy vision (think its mucous) i use cocaine somewhat frequently, just wonder why this would cause my symptoms

Accepted Answer

Cocaine: Can cause permanent damage to eyes.  Please 1) Stop abusing your body with harmful substances, and 2) Immediately see an Opthalmologist.

Question 10

cloudy vision headeq ?

Accepted Answer

Eye versus body: This can range from simple eye strain from accommodative spasm to uncontrolled diabetes, acute angle closure glaucoma, or meningitis ( inflammation of the brain). This should be  evaluated quickly.

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