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Hi doctors. i have an ophthalmology question. i am 62. sometimes when i try to read white on black background on the television from a distance, it is clearer on one eye than on the other eye, and at times it switches. what could this be due to?

Q: hi doctors. i have an ophthalmology question. i am 62. sometimes when i try to read white on black background on the television from a distance, it is clearer on one eye than on the other eye, and at times it switches. what could this be due to?

: When was your last eye checkup? Fluctuating vision can be a sign of a serious eye problem. I recommend having an ophthalmologist evaluate you because of this fluctuating vision acuity.

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Dr. Donald Colantino answered

When was your last eye checkup? Fluctuating vision can be a sign of a serious eye problem. I recommend having an ophthalmologist evaluate you because of this fluctuating vision acuity.

Answered 1/3/2022

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Dr. Daniel Rosberger answered

This needs to be evaluated by an ophthalmologist. There is not enough information in your question for an adequate answer.

Dr Yanik agreed

Answered 1/30/2022

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A member asked:

Hi doctors. i have an ophthalmology question. i am 62. sometimes when i try to read white on black background on the television from a distance, it is clearer on one eye than on the other eye, and at times it switches. what could this be due to?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Donald Colantino answered

Dr. Daniel Rosberger answered

Dr Yanik agreed

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