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what is with distorted vision?

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Eye exam necessary: Can be from many possible causes - listing them would be of no help to you - a comprehensive exam by your ophthalmologist is needed, especially to determine if there is a treatable condition.

Question 2

what can cause distorted vision?

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Many things: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 3

is distorted vision due to drugs?

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Among other causes Y: Many "drugs" (ie, pharmaceuticals as well as "recreational drugs") can alter vision... Some temporarily, some permanently. These "side effects" are among the issues physicians need to consider when prescribing medications to patients, but also people thinking about "using" street drugs should be aware that there may be serious side effects as a result of their behavior.

Question 4

what causes blurred/distorted vision?

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Many things: This is one of those problems where a visit to your doctor is necessary to figure out what's going on.  Only after a thorough evaluation, including examination and possibly labs and other tests, can your doctor correctly diagnose you and treat you effectively.

Question 5

what dose distorted vision look like ?

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Depends on the cause: Most common would be wavyness, or bending of straight objects!

Question 6

has anyone ever had sudden onset distorted vision?

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Yes!: Need more information!
one or both eyes?
How long does it last, or is it persistent?

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: distorted vision?

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Waviness in images: Distorted vision often called metamorphopsia, is the perception of visual images having a wavy, slanted or irregularity that you know shouldn't appear that way.  The causes usually are from irregularities on the inner lining of the eye called the retina, but may also arise from corneal opacities or dystrophies, cataracts, refractive errors, and dry eyes.

Question 8

can sinus cause distorted vision?

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Yes if severe: In this picture you'll see how close your sinuses are to your eyeballs.  Increased pressure in your sinuses can put pressure on the nerves used for eye movement.  Sinus medication can also make it hard to focus your eyes. If the area around your eyes gets red and swollen, or if you have double vision,  the infection could have traveled to a dangerous place. For any vision change, see a doctor!

Question 9

what would cause sudden distorted vision? tumor?

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Possibly: Sudden distorted vision has many causes, but what's most important is that you see a doctor now!  depending on how your vision is distorted, it could be as simple as an infection or inflammation in your eye, or as serious as a  tumor.  Don't let fear prevent you from getting seen right away!  the chance of it being a tumor is much lower than the chance it's something simple.  Go! keep your vision!

Question 10

what could cause distorted vision and facial pain?

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Many causes : One cause of your condition could be trigeminal neuralgia.Trigeminal neuralgia is an inflammation of the trigeminal nerve causing extreme pain and muscle spasms in the face. Attacks of intense, electric shock-like facial pain can occur without warning or be triggered by touching specific areas of the face. I would see someone to diagnose your problem.

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