It started for me as a tiny speck drifting in my line of sight during a sunny morning jog. I blinked, looked around, even rubbed my eyes. Still there. What seemed like a harmless floater ended up revealing something more serious—something most people ignore until it’s almost too late: retinal holes. If you’re seeing floaters…
I never really thought much about the dark specks drifting across my vision—until they started to stick around. You know that feeling when you rub your eyes and see shadows or lines dancing for a second? These weren’t like that. They lingered. At first, I shrugged them off as just floaters, but when things began…
So, a few months ago, I noticed something weird happening with my eyes—those little floaters that danced across my vision weren’t new, but this time, there was a bit of eye discharge too. I thought it was just dry eyes or a bad night’s sleep. Turns out, it was something I shouldn’t have ignored. If…
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a condition that affects more than just your joints. While most people think of RA as causing pain and swelling in the hands, it can also affect other parts of your body—including your eyes. Some people with RA may experience visual disturbances, which are changes in how they see. Understanding why…
If you’ve ever woken up with your eyes feeling a bit foggy or noticed the room looking slightly off until your first cup of coffee, you’re not alone. As someone who’s spent years managing patients with high blood pressure, I can tell you that this strange pairing—hypertension and blurry morning vision—isn’t just a fluke. It’s…
If you’ve ever been in the middle of an asthma flare-up and suddenly noticed your vision going fuzzy, you’re not alone—and you’re definitely not imagining things. Can asthma cause blurry vision? That’s a question I’ve heard more than once in clinic rooms, especially from patients dealing with frequent exacerbations or strong medications. As a pulmonary…
As a seasoned Internal Medicine Physician with a focus on hypertension management, I’ve seen firsthand the profound impact hypertension can have on a patient’s overall health. One of the often overlooked symptoms of hypertension is blurry vision, which can sometimes be a red flag indicating the presence of high blood pressure. It’s a tricky symptom…
When we talk about hypertension, most people think of heart disease or stroke. But did you know that hypertension can have a serious effect on your vision? Yep, high blood pressure doesn’t just target your heart—it can silently damage your eyes, too. As a hypertension expert, I’ve seen many patients who never connected their blurry…
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…