Question 1

do you inherit poor eyesight?

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Poor eyesight: Some eye disease can be inherited and cause poor eyesight.

Question 2

are there any ways to improve poor eyesight?

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Poor eyesight: A complete examination by an ophthalmolgist a physician either md or do is needed to determine if it is from the eyes or other organ systems, a complete family and personal history is needed icluding the use of any drugs or supplements.

Question 3

are there any surgeons with poor eyesight?

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Probably a few: Surgeons have the same spectrum of illnesses that the general population suffers.  That includes diminution of eyesight with aging and other sources.  Most recognize this deficiency and get it fixed or cease surgery if that is not possible.  But i would guess there are a few who deny their handicap in this arena (just like car drivers who cannot see well), and thus can be a problem.

Question 4

are there any new treatments for poor eyesight?

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Poor eye sight: The appropriate therapy would be glasses, contact lenses  or refractive surgery or surgery to correct for the other causes of poor vision.

Question 5

how long after lamictal does poor eyesight get better?

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Lamictal vision: Some patients experience visual changes when started on lamictal.  If these changes persist, the patient should see an eye doctor and may have to consider discontinuation of the medication.  Discontinuation of the medication is not usually necessary as the visual complaints typically resove within a few weeks.

Question 6

why do i feel like i'm dreaming and i have poor eyesight?

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More information: Try posting your question again with additional specifics.  Online, it is difficult to determine why you feel like you are dreaming.  Are you lightheaded?  Are you having concurrent dimming or blurred vision?  If so call your pcp or go the er immediately.  It doesn't hurt to contact a medical professional in your area.

Question 7

i have a very poor eyesight. what the best treatment for it?

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See eye doctor: Numerous issues can cause poor eyesight so you will need to see an eye doctor for further evaluation and treatment.

Question 8

can wearing glasses because of poor eyesight count as sensory disability?

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No: Not in my opinion.  If the degree of eyesight loss is severe and not correctable with glasses then a disability exists but otherwise this is not considered a disability which disrupts the performance of everyday activities and occupational duties.

Question 9

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes poor eyesight in the elderly?

Accepted Answer

Many: Presbyopia is an- 'old age' changes in vision- usually people need glasses for reading. Other common conditions associated with aging are macular degeneration, that affects central vision, cataracts - that cause dim or discoloration of vision. Some diseases that are common in the elderly can also cause eye problems including diabetic retinopathy and hypertensive retinopathy.

Question 10

my eyesight became poor recently, will wearing glasses cure my poor eyesight?

Accepted Answer

Poor vision: If your vision only recently became poor, you need to see an eye doctor asap.  Glasses will not likely be of benefit in cases of acute vision loss.

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