HELP - Blurry vision

[Rathgar]

I am starting to worry - things at a medium distance seem blurry to me. For example, I was in a church building and, when looking around people seemed blurry to me. I have always had good distance vision and this is starting my anxiety off. I am thinking it's the start of blindness. I notice it's worse inside of buildings, inside my house.

I have used reading glasses for the last decade. They work fine for up close and reading. My distance has always been good but now I am concerned.
Anyone experienced anything similar?

FYI - 56 yo female, reading glasses (store bought) work fine for reading, computer.

Thanks

 

[stillhealing2016]

I am sorry that you are having anxiety about your vision. I know that can be very scary and make you feel vulnerable. I think that first and foremost you should make an appointment with an eye doctor if possible. I'm not sure where you live, but most eye doctors in my area charge around $100-$120 for an eye exam and a one year prescription for glasses and/or contacts without health insurance. I'm not a professional, but I have worn glasses and contacts for 20 years. As my eyes changed along my childhood into adulthood sometimes they would be strained and I would have issues adjusting to light changes. (I developed a slight astigmatism as I got older) I have been told the store bought reading glasses aren't the greatest for extended wear, they're only meant for emergency uses. Maybe your eyes are just getting strained and you may just need a better prescription that fits your eyes' needs! Take deep breaths and think good thoughts! Hope this helps!

 

[Jones]

I am starting to worry - things at a medium distance seem blurry to me. For example, I was in a church building and, when looking around people seemed blurry to me. I have always had good distance vision and this is starting my anxiety off. I am thinking it's the start of blindness. I notice it's worse inside of buildings, inside my house.

I have used reading glasses for the last decade. They work fine for up close and reading. My distance has always been good but now I am concerned.
Anyone experienced anything similar?

FYI - 56 yo female, reading glasses (store bought) work fine for reading, computer.

Thanks

Good golly....I’m surprised that you’ve gone this long without having to get bifocals! Most people by the time they’re 40 need help with distance. I understand the worry, but I bet all you need are a good pair of glasses.

 

[Kelculator]

Did this happen all of a sudden or did your vision gradually worsen? If it was gradual, I think it just comes with age. I can see how this can be scary if you had had good vision. But as our eyes mature it is common to get vision problems.
Do you find your vision worse when items are really close to one another, or in the presence of bright light? As the lens become older, it is less elastic or might be not as smooth, making vision blurry. These don't cause blindness, don't worry even if you have these issues.
Perhaps getting your eyes checked can ease your worries.

 

[Rathgar]

Hi all,
thanks for the support.
I have needed non-prescription reading glasses for years.
But I was always able to see distance with no trouble.
I am now noticing that distance is blurry - not as clear as it used to be.
I am worried it's something horrible.

 

[Kelculator]

Hi all,
thanks for the support.
I have needed non-prescription reading glasses for years.
But I was always able to see distance with no trouble.
I am now noticing that distance is blurry - not as clear as it used to be.
I am worried it's something horrible.

There are indeed many reasons for your vision to go blurry, but they are usually treatable. Have you got your eyes checked yet?