Question 1

what is the vision of a typical human eye?

Accepted Answer

Defined as 20/20: A normal human eye can resolve a certain standardized height and size of letters at 20 feet termed 20/20.  Some can see a little better and those with eye diseases may have this reduced

Question 2

why am i losing my vision in one my eyes?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: If the vision is diminishing in one eye only, you need to have an ophthalmologist examine your eyes quickly.  There are many causes from a need for glasses, vascular problems, systemic disease like diabetes, retinal detachment and many others.  Get evaluated as soon as possible.

Question 3

when i close my eyes my vision is blurred. why?

Accepted Answer

What?: How can you see with your eyes closed? If you mean your vision is blurry after tightly closing your eyes and then opening them, that's okay if it is transient.

Question 4

i have a habit of rubbing my eyes. is this bad for my vision?

Accepted Answer

Usually not: Eye rubbing is a symptom of an underlying problem.  Light occasional eye rubbing isn't a problem but the underlying disorder should be identified and treated.

Question 5

which is better for my eyes and vision ? glasses or contacts?

Accepted Answer

Glasses: Glasses.  Contact lenses are not without risks.  However, contact lenses can sometimes give you better vision.

Question 6

my vision is -5.75 and -6.00 in my eyes. what does this translate to in terms of 20/20 vision?

Accepted Answer

20/400: You could probably only read the big e on a standard eye chart if you have these numbers and do not use correction.  This is not an extreme myopia because there are many with -10, and -15 and even more.

Question 7

how to improve eye vision?

Accepted Answer

Examination: Most vision lowered vision in your age group is due to a need for eyeglasses (or contacts).  You can be evaluated for these by your ophthalmologist.  If you have underlying correctable problems they can be addressed at this time.   Other solutions may include lasik correction and some other means. Eye exercises will not work and methods such as orthokeratology are short term only.

Question 8

sudden cross eyed vision vision?

Accepted Answer

Could be many things: If this happens, see a doctor immediately.  It could be decompensation of a pre-existing muscle balance problem.  It could also be a stoke that can cause this, but less likely and far more dangerous.  Again to sort this out, please have an exam.

Question 9

could dry eyes decrease my vision?

Accepted Answer

Temporary: When the eyes are dry there is a change in the tear pool over the front which can alter the vision.  This is temporary and corrected with treatment of the dryness - usually with lubricating eyedrops.  Only if the dryness is profound (eyes always red, irritated and painful) can the vision be affected more permanently.

Question 10

how can i heal my poor eye vision?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Is your poor vision from a need for eyeglasses or is it because of disease of your eyes.  Check with your ophthalmologist to get the answer to this and enter treatment that is best.

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