Question 1

who would i go to a ophthalmologist or optometrist for itchy, watery eyes n focus issues with some blurry vision?

Accepted Answer

Ophthalmologist. : With an ophthalmologist you can receive an examination and any necessary treatment.

Question 2

recently ive been having blurry vision suddenly finding it very hard to focus it feels as if i can only focus one eye at a time,they feel tired and itchy and watery, nasal congestion, dry skin.im 18 and scared im losing my vision please help?

Accepted Answer

: There can be many explanations, including allergies, refractive changes, etc., but by far, most are very benign, controllable, and often fully reversible.  See your doctor, decide if ophthalmologist is needed, and get proactive.  Highly unlikely that you will be "losing my vision."

Question 3

when a fast moving object passes by, i can't seem to focus my eyes on it. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Yes this is normal.  Firstly, fast moving objects don't remain long enough in the central visual axis to project onto the macula (the central portion of the retina, responsible for fine detail vision) and thus are perceived as a blur.  Secondly, by the time you are aware that a fast moving object has passed by, you cannot quickly enough generate a voluntary eye movement (called a saccade) to catch it in the central axis.  Saccades are forceful voluntary movements, but the implicit time to generate one is rather long, as compared with a pursuit movement, which is an involuntary eye movement with a much shorter implicit time.  That is to say, once you do catch sight of a fast moving object, you can track it rather efficiently with a pursuit movement and keep it in your central visual axis, perceiving detail.

Question 4

is it normal when you stare at something for a long time your eyes will try to look somewhere else and re focus? i think i have nystagmus if i stare too long they move

Accepted Answer

Nystagmus: Nystagmus is when your eyes move and beat back and forth. If you are having trouble staying focused you should see an opthomologist.

Question 5

i had a seizure about an year ago without (it happened when i was exposed to flickering lights for a longer period of time. since then my vision is not normal. my eyes are not able to focus, i feel uncomfortable when i watch any fast moving objects?

Accepted Answer

: You do not mention if you were placed on medication, as adverse effects could explain visual symptoms.  A visit to an experienced ophthalmologist may clarify why the problems are present.  Hopefully, a neurologist is already present to assist in the prevention of future seizures.

Question 6

back of head headache w/warm wet sensation& pressure.dizzy when stand up. stiff, sore neck,eyes hurt when try to focus.appt fri. can it wait? serious?

Accepted Answer

Go to ER: The symptoms you are describing could mean anything from a simple viral associated headache or an atypical migraine to something more serious such as meningitis or a leaking aneurysm. In short it needs an examination by a doctor immediately to rule out anything more sinister.

Question 7

my eyes get watery and itchy when i start reading a book. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

Watery eye: When you read, your blink rate diminishes.  This can result in dry eye, which causes tearing and blurring of the vision.  This can be treated with artificial tears, such as theratears.  If the eyes itch, this may be an allergic response to dust in the book.   Try zaditor (ketotifen) or Pataday if the itching persists.

Question 8

my eyes get very watery, whenever i yawn. is that normal and does that happen to everyone or am i the very few? n is it cure able?

Accepted Answer

Can be normal: Some people have a link neurologically that causes tearing when they yawn.  Nothing you can do.

Question 9

my daughter constantly has watery eyes. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

No: Chronic tearing (epiphora) is frequently caused by eye irritation and dryness.  Occasionally, a tear drainage duct may become partially clogged leading to frequent tearing.  Good to see an ophthalmologist to find out exactly what is going wrong prior to threatment.

Question 10

when i walk out the door, my eyes become watery. is this normal?

Accepted Answer

NO: Something is irritating your eye and causing reactive tearing (epiphora). Sometime it is dryness, sensitivity to glare or poor focusing leading to the wateriness.  Best to be seen by your ophthalmologist to find out exactly why.

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Recently ive been having blurry vision suddenly finding it very hard to focus it feels as if i can only focus one eye at a time,they feel tired and itchy and watery, nasal congestion, dry skin.im 18 and scared im losing my vision please help?

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When a fast moving object passes by, i can't seem to focus my eyes on it. is this normal?

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Is it normal when you stare at something for a long time your eyes will try to look somewhere else and re focus? i think i have nystagmus if i stare too long they move

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I had a seizure about an year ago without (it happened when i was exposed to flickering lights for a longer period of time. since then my vision is not normal. my eyes are not able to focus, i feel uncomfortable when i watch any fast moving objects?

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Back of head headache w/warm wet sensation& pressure.dizzy when stand up. stiff, sore neck,eyes hurt when try to focus.appt fri. can it wait? serious?

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My eyes get watery and itchy when i start reading a book. is this normal?

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My eyes get very watery, whenever i yawn. is that normal and does that happen to everyone or am i the very few? n is it cure able?

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