Sight Loss
At Eye Doctors of Arizona in Phoenix, we help our patients keep their vision as strong as possible. This involves keeping eyes healthy as well as monitoring and correcting sight loss. While sight loss may seem scary, it may be possible to slow its progress and prolong your vision.
Signs of Sight Loss
It's important to be on the lookout for signs of vision loss. Some signs of vision loss appear suddenly, while others become apparent over time. Some commons signs of vision loss include
- Blurry or double vision
- Flashes of light
- Floaters,
- Webs in your vision
- Halos or rainbows around light sources
- The appearance of a "curtain" over your eyes
- Sudden loss in vision
- Sensitivity to light
- Pain
- Itching
- Burning
- White spots in your pupils
- Changes in your irises
- Red eyes
Conditions that Cause Sight Loss
The symptoms of sight loss can vary depending on the conditioning that is causing you to lose your sight. Causes of vision loss include:
- Glaucoma
- Cataracts
- Inflammation of the optic nerve
- Macular degeneration
- Diabetic retinopathy
Not every symptom on this list means you're losing your sight. Vision tends to become blurrier as we age. You may also notice your sight becomes temporarily blurry if your eyes are dry. Our eye doctor can properly assess your eye health. When you visit our ophthalmology clinic, our eye doctor will assess your eyes to identify and address any conditions that are causing you to experience sight loss. While there may be no cure for vision loss, it may be possible to slow its advance or use correct your vision with eyeglasses or contact lenses.
Schedule An Eye Exam in Phoenix, AZ
At Eye Doctors of Arizona, we have years of experience identifying and addressing the sight loss of Phoenix, AZ, residents. For more information on how we deal with sight loss, our ophthalmology services, or to schedule an appointment, give us a call today.