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Cloudy Vision

Cloudy vision refers to hazy or foggy eyesight. A cataract is the most common cause of cloudy vision; macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and Fuch's dystrophy are other causes of cloudy vision. Cloudy vision is often accompanied by other symptoms such as eye pain, headache, and watery eyes. Treatment depends on the underlying conditions that cause cloudy vision.

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I cannot look at bright light because, after that, I cannot see most things. Kindly help.

Query: Hi doctor, I think there is something wrong with me, and there are symptoms that occur daily. I cannot look at bright light anymore because, after that, I cannot see most things. This is because my eyes' pupils are a bit off from the center. Also, when I look at something for longer than usual, they...  Read Full »


Dr. Manish Mahabir

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. I understand your concern. No need to worry about it. Also, if you cannot see anything after looking at a bright light, all the phytochemicals in the eye get used up and need a few minutes to rejuvenate. So it is also perfectly normal. After staring, the words get dist...  Read Full »

How to treat cloudy vision after cataract surgery?

Query: Hi doctor, In case of cloudiness and pains at night after cataract surgery, what should be done? Please advise.  Read Full »


Dr. David J. Mathew

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. After a cataract surgery, the patient is put on a steroid and antibiotic drops to reduce the reaction in the eye, the swelling of the cornea if any and to prevent infection. You have mentioned that you experience cloudiness and pain at night after cataract surgery. I...  Read Full »

Why am I seeing a halo with a rainbow around it at night?

Query: Hello doctor, I have been seeing rings around lights whose outer edges are made up of rainbow at night. I already have floaters in my eyes. My spectacles have a large number of scratches, and I think it is because of that. But please tell possible causes and if it is serious enough to get checked in...  Read Full »


Dr. Shikha Gupta

Answer: Hello, Welcome to icliniq.com. I think you are highly myopic. That is why you have floaters at this age. The symptoms you are telling occur in glaucoma. However, other reasons are also there, but myopics have a high chance of glaucoma too. In addition, you feel pressure in your eyes too. So do one t...  Read Full »

How to treat cloudy vision in one eye?

Query: Hi doctor,I woke up with a thin cloudy film on my eyeball and it gave me a cloudy vision on my right eye. I do not have redness or pain or discharge. It is now for two days. What to do?   Read Full »


Dr. Pandya Pooja Girishbhai

Answer: Hi, Welcome to icliniq.com. You have to send your eye photos for my reference and it can help to get an idea about your condition. After seeing it properly, I can guide you further. Photo is a must to plan further.  Read Full »

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