How to Get Rid of a Stye
You have a blemish on your eyelid. Is it a stye? If so, what’s the best way to treat it? Learn what to do at home and when you need to see the eye doctor.
What Causes Halos in Your Vision?
You’re starting to see halos around lights. It’s not only annoying; it’s deterring you from driving at night. The halos’ glare makes it impossible to see what’s ahead. It’s time to see an eye specialist.
Our board-certified ophthalmologists and optometrists at Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, administer a comprehensive eye exam when you see halos around lights. The remedy could be as simple as a prescription for new glasses, or it could signal an eye disease. The following are some of the most common reasons you see halos around lights.
Nearsightedness, farsightedness, or astigmatism
If you’re starting to see halos and have never had glasses, you may have a common refraction error: nearsightedness (difficulty seeing objects at a distance) or farsightedness (blurry vision when objects are close). You could also have astigmatism (your cornea isn’t perfectly shaped) with or without the refraction error. If you already wear glasses or contacts, you likely need a new prescription.
Dry eye syndrome
If you have dry eye syndrome, you may see halos around lights, especially at night. Your eyes don’t have sufficient moisture. Uneven tear distribution causes scattered light, which can create halos, starbursts, and glare. If over-the-counter remedies don’t help your dry eye, we can find a solution to help relieve your eye irritation.
Recent surgery
If you’ve recently had cataract or LASIK surgery, you may experience halos around light, which is usually temporary. Contact our office for an appointment to ensure your eye health.
Contact lens
If you see halos and wear contacts, please call our office for an appointment. Your contacts may not fit your eyes exactly. We also want to rule out other causes for the halos.
Eye diseases
Cataracts
Cataracts make the lens of your eye cloudy. Cloudy vision scatters light and produces halos. When you have increasing difficulty driving at night, it’s time for an eye exam. Halos can blind you and cause a motor vehicle accident. Modern cataract surgery helps you see clearly again.
Glaucoma
Seeing halos when you have glaucoma could signal the need for immediate medical attention. If you have glaucoma and suddenly start to see colorful rings around lights at night or indoors, especially when accompanied by pain, a headache, or nausea, you may be experiencing an acute glaucoma attack. Call our office for an appointment to prevent permanent damage to your optic nerve and potential vision loss.
Fuchs' dystrophy
Fuchs’ dystrophy is a congenital eye disease that begins to present symptoms in mid-life. Bumps form on the cornea, causing blurry vision, halos, and glare. Treatment depends on the stage of the disease.
Call Wolchok Eye Associates, PA, today for expert eye care to ensure your eye health.
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