It started with a mild irritation in my right eye—something that felt like dryness or maybe an allergic flare-up. After a quick trip to the eye doctor, I was prescribed steroid eye drops. The redness improved, sure, but a week later, I began noticing tiny shadows drifting across my vision—like cobwebs that wouldn’t go away….
One morning, while sipping my coffee and trying to blink away those annoying little squiggly shapes drifting across my vision, I had a random thought—could this be from not drinking enough water? It might sound like a stretch, but if you’ve ever spent a hot day out, skipped hydration, and noticed an increase in floaters,…
Ever noticed tiny specks drifting across your vision, like cobwebs or dust motes that move when you try to look at them? I first spotted them on a sunny day—thought it was just dirt on my glasses. Turns out, it wasn’t the lenses. What I was seeing were eye floaters, and they’re more common than…
Can rheumatoid arthritis cause blurred vision? That’s a question I’ve been asked more times than I can count in my clinic. And honestly, it’s a fair one. When patients come in with joint pain and stiffness, they’re often so focused on managing the physical symptoms that they don’t even think about how their eyes might…
Have you ever noticed your vision getting blurry out of nowhere? Maybe you’re reading a text message, and suddenly, the words seem to smear together. Or you’re driving, and street signs look fuzzier than usual. If you’re also dealing with high blood pressure, this isn’t something to brush off. High blood pressure and blurred vision…
Wondering why your vision feels a bit fuzzy when your blood pressure is high? You’re not alone—lots of people wonder if there’s a connection. Turns out, there absolutely is. Blurred vision and high blood pressure can go hand-in-hand, and it’s something you should definitely pay attention to. But what exactly is the link? Let’s dive…