Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Sometimes my eye goes out of focus and zooms back into focus. is there something wrong? is this normal?
2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
Normal: This is normal. Especially if it occurs between shifting from distance viewing to near viewing. Different focus mechanisms are employed for each function and there may be a delayed response while making the transition. If this occurs mainly at either viewing depth, perhaps you need spectacle correction.
Answered 1/13/2012
6.3k views
No: This is the physiologic process of accommodation. Thus you can control your focal point to be near or far. However, if you are always blurred or experiencing eye strain, or have any other sustained visual problem, then you should have it checked out. Around age 40s, presbyopia or loss of accommodation can sometimes be noticed.
Answered 10/2/2011
6.3k views
Related Questions
A member asked:
When a fast moving object passes by, I can't seem to focus my eyes on it. Is this normal?
3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
I had a concussion a month ago just a mild one and for the last 4 days when ever i relax my eyes that get blurry then i can get focus back?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
My eyes dilate all the time. Why? Even when I wear glasses. When I focus on a light it goes to small to & then back to small? Could it be anxiety?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Is it normal to for eyes to have trouble focusing before having to cough?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
When i move my eyes to look at something, it lose focus and come back in a seconds. Happened 3, 4 times in row. Is it cause by car accident or ?
Is it normal when you stare at something for a long time your eyes will try to look somewhere else and re focus? I think I have nystagmus if i stare too long they move
I have had a constant headache for about 36 hours now, my eyes and thoughts can't focus and i want to known what is going on? Headache for 36 hours, not able to focus my eyes correctly, i can't think, i can't read or write at my normal pace, i find myself
My eyes can shake when I focus on something is this normal if so please tell me about it.
I have a lazy eye. My eyes keep going out of focus. Is this normal?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
