Question 1

impaired vision as a result of aging is called?

Accepted Answer

Presbyopia : www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
presbyopia is a condition in which the lens of the eye loses its ability to focus, making it difficult to see objects up close. Symptoms: decreased focusing ability for near objects; eyestrain; headache.

Question 2

sudden vision loss in one eye. who do i call?

Accepted Answer

Emergency: Sudden vision loss is dangerous and emergent.  You should go to an er immediately but if it is day time and you have an ophthalmolgist you usually go to, call and see if he is in and immediately park yourself in his office.

Question 3

why might it be that one have impaired vision?

Accepted Answer

Long list: The most common is a need for eyeglasses to see clearly.  There are any number of pathologies that can impair vision including corneal disease, cataracts, uveitis (internal eye inflammation), retinal detachment, diabetes, optic nerve diseases like multiple sclerosis and brain problems like strokes in the visual cortex.  Check with an ophthalmologist to determine the cause.

Question 4

temporarily impaired vision? could it be from aura?

Accepted Answer

Yes, certainly: If the impairment is fairly stereotyped from event to event, it may well represent a migraine aura, even if a full headache does not follow ("acephalgic migraine"). While most people report vague dark or light spots or a visual flicker as part of their aura, some have very complex visual disturbances, such as vibrant zigzags referred to as "fortification patterns.".

Question 5

what does impaired vision during an aura look like?

Accepted Answer

Variable: While most people report vague dark or light spots or a visual flicker ("scintillating scotomata")  as part of their migraine aura, some have very complex stereotyped visual disturbances, such as vibrant zigzags referred to as "fortification patterns.".

Question 6

how did people deal with impaired vision before glasses?

Accepted Answer

Squinting: They squinted a lot!  the purpose of the front of the eye (the cornea and the lens) is to bend or refract light rays so they will be properly focused on the retina.  By squinting the eyelids block out most of the peripheral light rays that would have to be focused the most and only let in the central light rays that will hit the retina properly without focusing.

Question 7

temporarily impaired vision?

Accepted Answer

Can you ask again?: Impaired vision can be caused by so many conditions, that it would be nearly impossible to help you without getting a little more information. Can you describe the vision? Is it dark, blurred, or intermittent? Is there pain? Any flashes of light or floaters?

Question 8

what does impaired vision look like?

Accepted Answer

Visual decline: Impaired vision is best corrected vision that is reduced from normal, and is almost always the result of disease. Visual disability, on the other hand, would be the perceived limitations or interferences based on one's best corrected vision.

Question 9

what is the definition or description of: impaired vision?

Accepted Answer

Impaired vision: impaired vision - refers to any form of loss of vision/ sight.

Question 10

can a migraine cause impaired vision temporarily?

Accepted Answer

Aura: Many people with classical migraines have stereotyped symptoms that precede the headache, referred to as an aura. If you do have an aura, use this as your trigger to immediately take an abortive medication (nsaids or a triptan), as early aboritve treatment is much more effective than waiting until the headache proper appears.

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