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A 24-year-old female asked:

I have iih, take topamax (topiramate) and have terrible headaches. i've noticed when reading on my phone, the text looks like sand that's been blown over by wind?

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Dr. Amrit Singhanswered

Cardiology 53 years experience

Blurring: blurring of vision is due to pain, and also reading small print may cause headache.

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