About this Symptom Checker
Get emergency medical care if you have sudden changes in vision or an injury to your eye. Specific factors that may accompany urgent vision-related medical conditions include sudden onset of:
See a specialist in vision problems (optometrist or ophthalmologist) if you experience any vision problems that impair your ability to read or write comfortably, drive safely, or participate in everyday activities.
Find possible causes of vision problems based on specific factors. Check one or more factors on this page that apply to your symptom.
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