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  2. Retinal detachment - Wikipedia

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    When the retina detaches, common symptoms include seeing floaters, flashing lights, a dark shadow in vision, and sudden blurry vision. [ 1 ] [ 3 ] The most common type of retinal detachment is rhegmatogenous, which occurs when a tear or hole in the retina lets fluid from the center of the eye get behind it, causing the retina to pull away.

  3. Computer vision syndrome - Wikipedia

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    Computer vision syndrome (CVS) is a condition resulting from focusing the eyes on a computer or other display device for protracted, uninterrupted periods of time and the eye's muscles being unable to recover from the constant tension required to maintain focus on a close object.

  4. Convergence insufficiency - Wikipedia

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    The symptoms and signs associated with convergence insufficiency are related to prolonged, visually demanding, near-centered tasks. They may include, but are not limited to, diplopia (double vision), asthenopia (eye strain), transient blurred vision, difficulty sustaining near-visual function, abnormal fatigue, headache, and abnormal postural adaptation, among others.

  5. Blurred vision - Wikipedia

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    Blurred vision is an ocular symptom where vision becomes less precise and there is added difficulty to resolve fine details. Temporary blurred vision may involve dry eyes, eye infections, alcohol poisoning , hypoglycemia , or low blood pressure .

  6. Optic neuropathy - Wikipedia

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    The main symptom is loss of vision, with colors appearing subtly washed out in the affected eye. A pale disc is characteristic of long-standing optic neuropathy. In many cases, only one eye is affected and a person may not be aware of the loss of color vision until the examiner asks them to cover the healthy eye.

  7. Cyanopsia - Wikipedia

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    Cyanopsia is a symptom rather than a disease, so the focus is on identifying the underlying cause that is making Cyanopsia occur. Doctors ask about recent cataract surgery or the use of medications like sildenafil, which are known to cause cyanopsia. The timing and duration of symptoms help distinguish cyanopsia from other vision issues. [7]

  8. Vitreous hemorrhage - Wikipedia

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    Vitreous hemorrhage is diagnosed by identifying symptoms, examining the eye, and performing tests to identify the cause. Some common tests include: Examination of the eye with a microscope; Pupil dilation and examination; An ultrasound examination may be used if the doctor does not have a clear view of the back of the eye

  9. Farsightedness - Wikipedia

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    The signs and symptoms of far-sightedness include blurry vision, frontal or fronto temporal headaches, eye strain, tiredness of eyes etc. [2] The common symptom is eye strain. Difficulty seeing with both eyes (binocular vision) may occur, as well as difficulty with depth perception. [1]