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What Causes Wavy Lines In Vision And Transient Loss Of Vision?
Question: I got colored wavy lines across both eyes and it blinded me for about 2 seconds, now clear wavy lines
Brief Answer:
Colored halos
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It appears a condition of colored halos that you are suffering from.
It a symptoms due to lens pathology defect.
considering your age, an age related cataractic changes or underlying diabetes can be the associated cause.
If they have appeared acutely and if there was a associated pain a possibility of raised intra ocular tension is suspected.
Have you ever been diagnosed with glaucoma or did your father had similar problems?
You need to get your intra occular tension measured to rule out glaucoma.
Need to check for cataract, considering your age its very likely.
Are you having diabetes?
I would like to know about your occupation.
Welcome for further queries
Thanks
regards
Dr Pankaj Borade
Colored halos
Detailed Answer:
Hi,
It appears a condition of colored halos that you are suffering from.
It a symptoms due to lens pathology defect.
considering your age, an age related cataractic changes or underlying diabetes can be the associated cause.
If they have appeared acutely and if there was a associated pain a possibility of raised intra ocular tension is suspected.
Have you ever been diagnosed with glaucoma or did your father had similar problems?
You need to get your intra occular tension measured to rule out glaucoma.
Need to check for cataract, considering your age its very likely.
Are you having diabetes?
I would like to know about your occupation.
Welcome for further queries
Thanks
regards
Dr Pankaj Borade
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Raju A.T
Thank you. I do a few hours a day on the computer and manage a hair salon, part time. I read a lot on my Kindle. My eye feels fine now no lines etc, but a little sore feeling. Thanks
Brief Answer:
Eye strain, investigate for lens and retinal probl
Detailed Answer:
good to know that no more complaints.
stress could have cause congestion and strain in eyes leading to sore feeling.
however colored lines indicates a possible lens pathology or weak retina secondary to shortsightedness. It warrants lens and retinal examination.
Also check Glucose blood levels.
regards
Dr Pankaj Borade
Eye strain, investigate for lens and retinal probl
Detailed Answer:
good to know that no more complaints.
stress could have cause congestion and strain in eyes leading to sore feeling.
however colored lines indicates a possible lens pathology or weak retina secondary to shortsightedness. It warrants lens and retinal examination.
Also check Glucose blood levels.
regards
Dr Pankaj Borade
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Dr. Yogesh D
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