Question 1

would it be unusual or concerning for moisturizing eye drops to cause blurry vision?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Moisturizing drops supplement the natural tears and can thicken the tear film which can blur the vision.  Some drops have thicker formulations or gel, and can do this more frequently and with greater length of time.  So it is normal and usually will go away in a few moments with a number of blinks.

Question 2

maxitrol eye drops can cause blurry vision? thank you?

Accepted Answer

: It would be very unusual for maxitrol drops used short term to cause blurring of vision. Long term use can have side effects   related to blurry vision.

Question 3

im pretty sure i have dry eyes.. because i get blurry vision form time to time wich causes anxiety for me. i cant use eye drops because i freak out is there anything else i can do? also makeup irrates my eyes if that helps sometimes bright lights

Accepted Answer

Learn to use them: If you have dry eyes the primary &amp; quickest way to help is use of artificial tears/drops. You may be able to get one of the clinic nurses to help you learn to tug down the skin below the eye,create a shelf &amp; put drops there rather than directly in (which many have problems with). A supplement called HydroEye is sold for this problem but I find it of minimal if any benifit.

Question 4

will eye drops help blurry vision?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Is the blur recent or gradually oncoming over a long time? Is it one eye or both? Are there any other symptoms: pain, nausea, light flashes, floaters? As you can notice there are many possiblities depending upon the answer to these questions, some can be improved with eyedrops. Check with your ophthalmologist to get the diagnosis.

Question 5

best dry eye drops to cure my blurry vision due to dry eye ?

Accepted Answer

First the cause....: First the cause of the problem has to be diagnosed and then the right and specific treatment will be recommended by your eye doctor.

Question 6

i got blurry vision due to viral conjuctivitis.its been 2 weeks now im using a couple of eye drops. no significant improvement.is it serious?

Accepted Answer

Yes!: Viral conjunctivitis can cause serious and irreversible corneal scarring.  This must be attended to promptly and competently.  This must be seen and followed by an ophthalmologist; this is beyond the care level that an optometrist can provide.  This may even be an issue that may need to be elevated to the level of a cornea specialist.  Do not delay!

Question 7

i suspect i have dry eyes but my vision appointment isnt until may 16th. what can i do in the meantime to treat it. can i use refresh eye drops even if im not sure if its dry eye yet. im experiencing blurry vision and watery eyes?

Accepted Answer

: Can you get advice from the ophthalmologist about what he/she recommends you do until your appointment?  I would suggest applying warm compresses to your eye lids if the are reddened or itchy and also using refresh eye drops according to instructions.

Question 8

red spot(bloodshot) outer part of left eye for 3 days.off and on blurry vision.eye drops don't help anymore?

Accepted Answer

Bruise?: This sounds like a subconjuctival hemorrhage, which is essentially a bruise on the whites of the eyes. This may cause some dryness and lead to fluctuating vision. The treatment is OTC artificial tears for symptomatic relief as the blood re-absorbs. You should see an eye MD to confirm diagnosis and treat accordingly.

Question 9

32yo female. woke up today with blurry vision in both eyes that has lasted hours. no medical conditions besides gerd. hard hard to focus looking at phone/computer. eyes are dry/irritated. eye drops didn't help. no glasses or eyesight issues?

Accepted Answer

: Significant fluctuations in blood sugar is a cause, but if both of your eyes are inflamed this could be a cause. Simple morning eye dryness shouldn't last hours. Fluid accumulation in the corneas is a possibility. I recommend having an ophthalmologist examine you for accurate diagnosis and advice.

Question 10

constant squinting, dry eyes, blurry vision, past week. very uncomfortable, exhausting. eyedrops don't help. what's wrong with my eyes? cant see clear.

Accepted Answer

Squinting: This time of year you may have allergic conjunctivitis or your eyes may be irritated and dry from too much exposure to a computer screen.. Your eye doctor can provide you with the proper eye drop.

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Eye drops cause blurry vision

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Would it be unusual or concerning for moisturizing eye drops to cause blurry vision?

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Maxitrol eye drops can cause blurry vision? thank you?

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Im pretty sure i have dry eyes.. because i get blurry vision form time to time wich causes anxiety for me. i cant use eye drops because i freak out is there anything else i can do? also makeup irrates my eyes if that helps sometimes bright lights

A member asked:

Will eye drops help blurry vision?

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Best dry eye drops to cure my blurry vision due to dry eye ?

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I got blurry vision due to viral conjuctivitis.its been 2 weeks now im using a couple of eye drops. no significant improvement.is it serious?

A member asked:

I suspect i have dry eyes but my vision appointment isnt until may 16th. what can i do in the meantime to treat it. can i use refresh eye drops even if im not sure if its dry eye yet. im experiencing blurry vision and watery eyes?

A member asked:

Red spot(bloodshot) outer part of left eye for 3 days.off and on blurry vision.eye drops don't help anymore?

A member asked:

32yo female. woke up today with blurry vision in both eyes that has lasted hours. no medical conditions besides gerd. hard hard to focus looking at phone/computer. eyes are dry/irritated. eye drops didn't help. no glasses or eyesight issues?

A member asked:

Constant squinting, dry eyes, blurry vision, past week. very uncomfortable, exhausting. eyedrops don't help. what's wrong with my eyes? cant see clear.

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