Question 1

what is the definition or description of: poor vision?

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Poor vision: Poor vision means vision is worse than 20/40. Best vision is 20/20. Most common cause is a need for new glasses, uncorrected astigmatism, cataract, dry eyes, lazy eye. Other possible causes include a poor diet (lack of veggies), macular degeneration, glaucoma.  Let us know if you have any other questions.

Question 2

do pinhole glasses help for poor vision?

Accepted Answer

Not really: Pinhole glasses are used to determine if improved lenses can help someones vision. It can help you see better if you do not have eyeglasses but since it cuts down a substantial amount of light, it is not useful for ordinary vision.

Question 3

poor vision after iv infusion of contrast dye?

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Needs evaluation: Rarely contrast dye can knock loose some intravascular deposits which can lodge in narrow vessels and change the function of the part supplied.  This has been reported rarely with the ophthalmic vascular supply.  Have you ophthalmologist see this immediately to determine the cause.

Question 4

i have really poor vision, are there some prescriptions or contacts?

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Depends: The cause of your decrease in vision needs to be identified before a solution can created. The most common cause of decreased vision is refractive error which can be corrected with glasses or contacts. If the decreased vision is from an eye health problem, other solutions maybe available. See your eye doctor.

Question 5

how to improve very poor vision? any new treatments that are ready for mainstream use?

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Depends: Depending on your problem, many treatments are available.  Get an eye exam and have a great day.  Good luck.

Question 6

what happens to people with extremely poor vision, say in the future?  any good implants?

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Depends: Depending on your illness, treatments and studies are available.  Check online or sepak to your eye doctor.  Have a great day.

Question 7

if eyeglasses did not exist in ancient history, how did people with poor vision see at all?

Accepted Answer

Squinting: They probably squinted a lot or used some variant of pinhole glasses to improve sight.  Many were likely selected out by their inability to function as well as others in society.

Question 8

what kinds of eye surgeries help for poor vision?

Accepted Answer

Poor vision: It depends on what the cause for the poor vision is.  If it is a refraction problem then surgery would not be required.  If it is due  to a cataract then cataract surgery would be required.

Question 9

can poor vision increas with time?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Sometimes. : Poor vision, regardless of the cause, may fluctuate and deteriorate more depending on the cause. The good news is that many causes of poor vision can be addressed and treated.  Talk to an eye specialist about the specific cause of your poor vision.

Question 10

could nystagmus be from poor vision ?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Not uncommon for nystagmus to develop with long standing poor vision.

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