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Can a cold cause blurry vision and kind burning eyes? eye doctor says my eyes are healthy that i just have blepharitis wich i treat with warm compress

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Dr. Jan Lei Iwata answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

If viral cold, yes: Sometimes with the viral shedding in the tear film, there can be minor irritation or blurriness that goes away as soon as the cold does. If not, call your eye doctor so they can assess under a slit lamp examination. Meanwhile, if your eyes are feeling 'hot', cool compresses may be better than warm until the cold goes away. If eyes are feeling cool, or cold, the warm compresses would be comforting.

Answered 3/26/2014

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