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Vision Blurred after Reading

On It — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:04:34 GMT

I noticed this probably 20 years ago. After reading for some time distance vision is quite blurred. Stopping reading and looking away fairly often helped when I was younger, but lately not so much. I just have to stop for several minutes before vision is back to normal. My eyes are examined often by my ophthalmologist since I have two conditions that need close monitoring. This is frustrating, but I was wondering if anyone else has seen this worsen with age?

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:17:38 GMT

@On It I hesitate to post this here, but I'll risk it as a consideration for you. My diet (and other health considerations). has a lot to do with my vision. If I go off track, my vision suffers. It is truly amazing how much control we have over our health.

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seaBreeze — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:26:48 GMT

My eyes are blurry after reading anything on my cell phone. The "blue light" is what I blame it on. It is so severe, when I look up from the cell, I cannot focus on anything for about 20 minutes.

This is disconcerning to me as I fear it can cause macular degeneration. For some reason, TV and desktop monitor screens doesn't affect me, but perhaps since I am not as close to those devices.

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On It — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:37:00 GMT

@seaBreeze wrote:
My eyes are blurry after reading anything on my cell phone. The "blue light" is what I blame it on. It is so severe, when I look up from the cell, I cannot focus on anything for about 20 minutes.

This is disconcerning to me as I fear it can cause macular degeneration. For some reason, TV and desktop monitor screens doesn't affect me, but perhaps since I am not as close to those devices.

Thank you! I think you nailed it. I have been doing most of my reading on my iPad. That may just be the problem. I'll use books instead for a while.

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granddi — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 14:43:26 GMT

@On It wrote:
I noticed this probably 20 years ago. After reading for some time distance vision is quite blurred. Stopping reading and looking away fairly often helped when I was younger, but lately not so much. I just have to stop for several minutes before vision is back to normal. My eyes are examined often by my ophthalmologist since I have two conditions that need close monitoring. This is frustrating, but I was wondering if anyone else has seen this worsen with age?

You blurry vision after near work could be related to dry eyes. Many of us have incomplete or infrequent blinks that keep our tears from doing their essential function.

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On It — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:11:10 GMT

@granddi Dry eyes could very well be the problem. I will get the drops my opthamologist recommended and see if they make a difference. I had actually ignored his advice after he said that my eyes were dry and I should use a certain drop. It didn't seem all that important to me because he was explaining how to stave off macular degeneration and the diet I should follow. My fatiguing problem causes me to not process and internalize information when I am tired or stressed. I just didn't do what he said to do.

Thank you to everyone. You gave great advice, and I suspect the blurring is probably caused by a combination of everything you posted.

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NYCLatinaMe — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:21:57 GMT

Hi @On It - What diet were you advised to stave off macular degeneration?

I use drops and do not stay too long at any one time on a screen to avoid blurry vision. They recommend to stop and glance at a distance every few minutes or so.

I use blue light glases too.

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On It — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 15:55:06 GMT

@NYCLatinaMe Tobacco use is the #1 risk factor for the onset & progression of macular degeneration.

Diet follows.
Wild salmon twice a week (I do not like fish. He said to eat walnuts and flaxseed instead.)

Foods rich in Lutein: kale, baby kale, uncooked, on salad is best; spinach; kiwi; red grapes; squash (all types)/pumpkin; cucumber; peas; green peppers; celery; green beans/broccoli,/brussel sprouts.

Foods rich in Zeaxanthin: oranges; orange peppers; honey dew melon; mango

Foods rich in both Lutein and Zeaxanthin: egg yolk; corn

Fruit: 1 1/2 cups a day, fresh or frozen, never canned.

Minimal animal fat

Nuts

Whole grains (must have symbol on packaging that indicates whole grain.) It is a small rectangle shape on the back of my Sara Lee multi-grain bread.

Daily multivitamin, such as Centrum Silver

I hope this diet helps. Thank you for the suggestion about lenses. When I get new glasses I hope to add that feature. My lenses are progressive and quite expensive, so I will wait until my prescription changes.

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River Song — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:08:18 GMT

My eye doctor took one look at me and said I had dry eye, said to blink more often and use eye drops as needed. I thought I needed a new prescription due to blurred far vision after reading for a while, nope, prescription hardly changed, just need to use eye drops. One of the joys of getting older.

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NYCLatinaMe — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:14:35 GMT

Thanks @On It.. Amazon offers several "blue light fit over glasses". (That could be the search for them.) The orange ones are best in terms of blue light blocking (I use them at night), but even the clear ones help.

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On It — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:16:08 GMT

@River Song How often do you apply your drops?

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River Song — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:24:11 GMT

@On It wrote:
@River Song How often do you apply your drops?

Usually first thing in the morning, then maybe again during the day if I'm reading a lot on devices. It's easy to forget to blink more often when you're looking at devices. I also make it a point to look up often and focus on something in the distance.

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NYCLatinaMe — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:38:37 GMT

Hi @On It I know you were asking someone else, but I started using eye drops over 20 years ago after Lasik eye surgery (when I was in my late 30s), which has been a magnificent success to this day, but do require lots eye drops right after surgery. In my mid-fifties, I started needing eye drops again. I use the same ones the Lasik doctor recommended because they have no preservatives and can be used as much and as often as needed. I use Theratears dry eye therapy, single-use vials. The vials can be reclosed, and if there is some liquid left in the vial and I need it the next day, I will use it. There are less expensive options that are safe, but I believe these are the safest and most effective drops, because I can use as much and as often as I need, and they have no preservatives. I have lots of allergies. I don't use the drops every day. Sometimes I go weeks without needing them.

Hope this helps.

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MOMMAVik — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 16:42:10 GMT

I have Diabetic Macular Edema & dry eyes. My diabetes (Type 1 over 35 years) has been well-controlled & A1C is 6.0. I have been receiving eye injections for over a year. They help tremendously. Use glasses for reading & driving.

I am so thankful to have a fantastic opthalmologist who has kept me under control. I wish you the best in keeping your eyesight healthy.

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Jaspersmom — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 17:41:26 GMT

If you have no serious health conditions contributing to the problem, then I would say it's part of the aging process. I have no problem with my eyes. Just recently had them checked and doctor said I'm in tip top shape. However, I do get blurriness after I read. I wear glasses now for close up work and that helps. Muscles change and sometimes weaken as we age. Try readers if you haven't already.

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hckynut — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 19:58:43 GMT

@On It

Yes, except I don't read all that much nowadays. On this tablet too long? My eyes have to refocus on the surroundings. Our 4 season patio room is all glass and on the south side of our house. Very bright for my old eyes so I wear a baseball type hat on bright sunny days.

Think since I had cataract surgery on both eyes, it made everything much more vivid. Think maybe that made my eyes more sensitive to brightness.

Age? I started wearing bifocals at 45 years old. A few years later needed to go to trifocals. Had Multi-focal iol put in left eye, and Mono-focal iol put in my right eye. No longer need glasses for distance or small print reading.

hckynut

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 20 Jul 2021 20:22:20 GMT

@On It The blue light blocking/filter can be part of the prescription for glasses. Both husband and I spend too much time at a computer screen....went for new glasses a few weeks ago and it was suggested as part of the prescription. New news to me....and I love my new glasses.

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depglass — Sun, 25 Jul 2021 22:28:14 GMT

My two favorite passtimes, this computer and reading, both for hours each day. OK, now I get it. The blue light from the computer is why my vision is blurry after reading a book for a couple hours?