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Dryness and Blur

On 16 May 2011 by Jill Campbell

Question

In the last 3 - 4 weeks my visual focus has changed somewhat. When I concentrate my vision on something, after a few seconds my focus will drop of a little and then clear up. Written text is not as sharp anymore and will alter from being sharp to very slightly blurry and back again. My eyes feel painful, tired and dry at times also.

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Qualified Optometrist Jill Campbell BSc (Hons) MCOptom answers this question

Dryness can cause blurring of the vision along with discomfort. It would be sensible for you to make an appointment with your local Optician who will be able to check your vision and assess if any spectacles are required. The Optician will also assess the health of the eye and will be able to advise you if your eyes are dry and if so will advise you of any necessary treatments.

For more information about dry eyes, see our video below:

Optician's Biography

Jill Campbell BSc(Hons) MCOptom qualified in 1999 as an Optometrist with a first class honours degree from the University of Ulster. She has a broad range of experience having worked in hospital, university, independent practices and multiple practices. Jill has worked as an Optometrist in Specsavers for ten years; she is currently the director of Specsavers in Lisburn. She is chair of FODO Northern Ireland and has represented them on the ONI executive committee since 2006. Jill also chairs the ONI Focus group, and sits on the Specsavers Equipment User Group.

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