Question 1

why is my vision going dark slowly?

Accepted Answer

PLEASE SEE AN EYE: Specialist as soon as possible. Many possibilities, some of them dangerous.

Question 2

why is it that my vision keeps going central?

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See below: Symptoms like these are best deterimed by a thorough evaluation by your physician.  Based on his/her findings, a treatment plan can be developed to help you.

Question 3

can i go to optometry for vision check?

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Simple: Simple.  You call and make an appointment, arrive, and get examined. Some optometrists will even see you on a walk-in basis.  Google in your neighborhood.

Question 4

will uveitis cause your vision to go in and out?

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It can: This problem can only be solved by seeing your doctor and being evaluated face-to-face.  After a thorough examination, your doctor should be able to tell you what's wrong and what to do about it.

Question 5

what on earth is going on with me? i keep seeing zigzag lines in my vision?

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Ocular migraines!: Ocular migraines are a form of migraines that take place in the occipital cortex (part of the brain that interprets/controls vision).  They lack the severe headache as common migraines.  The symptoms are usually all or mostly visual and are typically described as flashing of light or ziz-zag lights in the vision.  They usually last less than 30 minutes and affect the vision out of both eyes.

Question 6

vision blurs as the day goes by, is this a sign that my eyesight is weakening?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Sounds like you need new glasses.  Make an appointment with an eye doctor.

Question 7

i always forget to take out my contacts before i go to bed. could this hurt my vision?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely: You could get a horrible, blinding eye infection (corneal ulcer). Never sleep in your contacts. Clean them and use them as directed by your eye doctor.

Question 8

my brother is going through a vitrectomy, if something goes wrong, will he lose his vision?

Accepted Answer

Yes: That is the reason why we have retina and vitreous  surgeons.

Question 9

my vision goes from great during the day to awful at night. what can i do to improve night vision?

Accepted Answer

See an eye doctor: There are so many things that can cause poor night vision that it really needs to be explored.  It can be as easy as dry eyes or early cataracts, to as complicated as corneal or retinal problems.  Let an eye doctor do a complete exam.

Question 10

my husband today called me and said he was seeing white and his vision was blurry what is going on?

Accepted Answer

Best to get seen: Causes could vary according to his age, onset, timing, during, with or without pain/redness, one eye or both, medications, to name some.  Any change in vision especially when abrupt is best evaluated at the ophthalmologist's office quickly.

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