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Specsavers stores provide a range of additional eye care services to help maintain the health of your eyes. Rather than requesting an appointment online, contact your local store for more information and to arrange an eye health clinic appointment.
What are the symptoms of cloudy vision?
Cloudy vision can be caused by a number of conditions. The combination of symptoms will be different depending on the underlying cause, but may include:
- Blurred or double vision
- Dry eyes
- Appearance of halos around lights
- Sensitivity to light
- Watery eyes
- Impaired night time vision
- Red or sore i.e. bloodshot eyes
What causes cloudy vision?
The most common cause of cloudy vision is cataracts, which is when the lens inside your eye loses its transparency. Most cataracts develop as part of the aging process and are therefore seen mainly in older people.
Cloudy vision can also be a result of changes in or damage to the cornea, (the clear bit at the front of your eye) including infections or inflammations.
Less common conditions that may contribute to cloudy vision include: diabetes, optic nerve disease and macular degeneration.
What help is available?
As cloudy vision can be a sign of other health conditions, it’s important to get a check up from your optician or doctor if you are experiencing symptoms. They will be able to determine if your cloudy vision is a sign of something more serious, check your eye health and let you know what to do next.