Question 1

what causes wavy vision upon waking?

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Distorted anatomy: If you have a distorted macula (retina) anatomy, it can result in wavy vision.  The more common causes of distorted maculas are macular degeneration, epiretinal membrane, and macular edema.

Question 2

help docs! i'm trying to find out what causes wavy vision upon waking from sleep?

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Simple or complex: It maybe something simple as getting up too fast and your blood pressure being a bit low and cause reduced blood flow to your head- called orthostatic hypotension.  Another simple reason is protein debris on the tear film, very common in the morning that is usually blinked or washed away.  If you have this with any other neurologic signs- difficulty talking, holding objects, walking -go to your md.

Question 3

can high blood pressure cause wavy vision?

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Not likely: Unless the pressure is staggeringly high, there is usually no effect on the vision.  Wavy vision should be investigated by your ophthalmologist especially if it is of recent onset.  Blood pressure does need control for other reasons (heart, brain) but not for alterations in eye vision.

Question 4

can nystagmus cause wavy lines in vision?

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Probably not: Nystagmus from childhood brain or eye problems, sometimes with dramatic motion, does not cause a perception of what is viewed to be moving.  Acquired nystagmus from injury or toxicity  can cause a perception of environmental motion.  The motion is linear in most cases and will not be perceived as wavy.  Wavy lines are most commonly due to macular problems which your ophthalmologist can assess.

Question 5

what causes wavy lines and blind spotsvin vision ?

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Depends: A common source of such phenomena is alterations in the health and architecture of the macula, the area of central sharp vision.  This can last a long time.  Temporary changes can occur due to migraines and vascular changes.  There are many other causes so if this is occurring, see your ophthalmologist for diagnosis.

Question 6

what causes sparkles in my vision?

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Retinal changes, etc: Sparkles termed photopsias, can occur from changes in the character of the vitreous in the back of the eye mostly due to aging, but can also be due to retinal detachments, and some inherited retinal changes.  They can also be a thing that occurs with migraines.  You should visit your ophthalmologist if you have these symptoms.

Question 7

what is cause of declining vision?

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Worsening vision: There are mutlipple reasons for blurry vision and an eye exam is needed to answer this question. It could be simply the need for glasses. Cataracts, macular degeneration and glaucoma are the most common medical causes. Please go see your eye M.D.

Question 8

what causes my vision to become dim?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: Dim vision can be caused by cataracts, retinal problems or optic nerve issues. The key detail needed to better answer the question is how often/ when does it occur. If it is frequent or continuous, you should see an eye doctor soon.

Question 9

what causes bright squiggly lines in vision?

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Migraine : Would be the most likely, but other possibilities exist as well, so you should see your ophthalmologist.

Question 10

what are the possible causes of halo vision?

Accepted Answer

Numerous: Migraine or glaucoma come to mind for me.  Migraines are benign, but glaucoma can be serious and you can go blind.  I'd see an eye physician soon!

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