Question 1

gray area of vision in lower quadrant of one eye that lasts anout 5 minutes then goes away?

Accepted Answer

Definitely get exam: This could be anything from a visual migraine to a tia.  The fact that the gray area is in a quadrant does suggest a possible cerebral problem (visual pathways in the brain rather than from the eye itself), but a direct problem in the eye is still possible. An eye exam by an ophthalmologist and possibly a visual field test will help to determine the cause.

Question 2

i had a gray out. lost all vision in one eye temporarily while working online and getting stressful email. what was that?

Accepted Answer

Get checked: May have been an ocular migraine, but another possibility is amaurosis fugax, related to impairment of blood supply and possibly associated with increased risk of stroke.  You should have a dilated eye exam, screening for blood pressure/cholesterol and possibly additional testing such as an ultrasound of your carotid arteries.

Question 3

visual distortions like gray-out of one eye during stress?

Accepted Answer

Probably nothing: But you may want to get your carotids checked out. You need a good physical exam.

Question 4

what could cause sudden blurred, grayed vision with halos around lights in one eye that seemed to resolve in 24 hours?

Accepted Answer

Migraines: You may have migraines.Talk to your doctor for evaluation and treatment.

Question 5

is amaurosis fugax like an actual curtain descending? a gray block covered half my one eye out of nowhere, no descending just came and left, 45 seconds. ophthalmologist saw nothing wrong. other ideas?

Accepted Answer

It can be.: Amaurosis fugax is simply transient monocular vision loss (only ~20% have the 'curtain' experience).  Although your ophthalmological exam was normal you should definitely see your physician as there are many causes of trasient loss of vision, many of which the ophthalmological exam will not reveal.

Question 6

i've got more and more eye floaters in my eyes. i'm 24 and there's more it's horrible when i'm driving and go outside. where ever it's lit up i can see them. there long and cricle ones and now some are gray. i just had to get glasses, why so many ?

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist: Floaters are usually not a serious eye issue but are more of a nuisance. However if they occur in showers they can indicate retinal detachment. If you have many floaters have an examination by an ophthalmologist even if it's for peace of mind.

Question 7

what causes watering in one eye with gray solid chunks in nasal discharge, have no symptoms of sinus infection such as headache ,fever etc. ?

Accepted Answer

You may have: ethmoid sinusitis and not maxillary or sphenoid sinusitis, the latter which would cause more fever, pressure sensation in the face and/or headaches.  Ethmoid sinusitis tend to cause more purulent rhinorrhea which is what you are describing.   Thanks for trusting in HealthTap.

Question 8

one blue-grey eye and other brown-green. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Eye variant: Most eyes have the same approximate coloration but occasionaly there  are those with some variant such as you have.  As long as the vision is fine in each eye and the color difference is life long, then this is nothing to worry about.

Question 9

why would i be the only one in my family with grayish dark blue eyes?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: There are at least five different sets of genes that control eye color.  Chances are if you researched your family history someone somewhere down the line had similar eye color.

Question 10

one night my eye just went grey and i could not see for a while. what does that mean? i have no health problems.

Accepted Answer

See doctor: Eyes need a blood supply like all our organs. See an ophthalmologist or neurologist for an exam to determine if you had a vascular accident, and if so, learn how to

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Gray area of vision in lower quadrant of one eye that lasts anout 5 minutes then goes away?

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I had a gray out. lost all vision in one eye temporarily while working online and getting stressful email. what was that?

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Visual distortions like gray-out of one eye during stress?

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What could cause sudden blurred, grayed vision with halos around lights in one eye that seemed to resolve in 24 hours?

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Is amaurosis fugax like an actual curtain descending? a gray block covered half my one eye out of nowhere, no descending just came and left, 45 seconds. ophthalmologist saw nothing wrong. other ideas?

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I've got more and more eye floaters in my eyes. i'm 24 and there's more it's horrible when i'm driving and go outside. where ever it's lit up i can see them. there long and cricle ones and now some are gray. i just had to get glasses, why so many ?

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What causes watering in one eye with gray solid chunks in nasal discharge, have no symptoms of sinus infection such as headache ,fever etc. ?

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One blue-grey eye and other brown-green. is this normal?

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Why would i be the only one in my family with grayish dark blue eyes?

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One night my eye just went grey and i could not see for a while. what does that mean? i have no health problems.

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