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Do I Have Disordered Vision?

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Most common questions used to investigate

Do you have visual distortions where straight lines seem to be bent?

Do familiar objects look wavy or bent?

Do you have decreased vision in one or both eyes?

Do you have blurred vision?

Do you have double vision?

Do the objects you observe seem hazy to you?

Do you have a blind spot or blur in your field of vision?

Do you have progressive vision loss?

Common conclusions

Based on your answers it is unlikely that you have distorted vision. Distorted vision is an eye condition in which well-known objects appear wavy or incorrectly bent. Straight lines can look curved and objects cannot be seen clearly. Distorted vision is usually a symptom of some underlying eye problem. A lifestyle that includes smoking, poor diet and lack of exercise can contribute to an increased risk of developing a condition that causes distorted vision. Different conditions can cause distorted vision. Some of them are eye trauma, eye inflammation, macular damage, various retinal disorders, as well as visual or retinal migraines.

Based on your answers there is a possibility that you have distorted vision. Distorted vision is an eye disorder that refers to the visual illusion that objects appear bent or twisted out of shape. The objects you are looking at have curved edges. Distorted vision can occur in one or both of your eyes. It can occur gradually or suddenly. Distorted vision will not go away on its own. A diagnosis is based on an eye examination and a specific test known as the Amsler grid test. With the help of this test, your doctor can determine the extent of vision distortion.

Based on your answers there is a high possibility that you have distorted vision. Distorted vision is an eye condition that is characterized by the inability to see correctly and clearly. Straight lines appear wavy and crocked. Distorted vision can be caused by abnormalities of the cornea or retina. It is very often a part of the health problems that come with aging. Distorted vision is usually a symptom of a more serious eye problem, so treating distorted vision actually involves treating the underlying disease. Timely diagnosis and treatment are extremely important in order to correct or at least improve the distorted vision.

References

NVISION, Distorted Vision: What It Means & How to Treat It
https://www.nvisioncenters.com/conditions/distorted-vision/
CLINICA LONDON, Distorted Vision
https://www.clinicalondon.co.uk/blog/distorted-vision/
UCLA Health, Distortion
https://www.uclahealth.org/eye/distortion
Kellogg.umich.edu, Distorted Vision (Metamorphopsia)
http://kellogg.umich.edu/theeyeshaveit/common/metamorphopsia.html
AMERICAN ACADEMY OF OPHTALMOLOGY, Distorted Vision
https://www.aao.org/eye-health/symptoms/distorted-vision

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