Signs And Symptoms Of Cerebral Edema

Vision Loss Or Changes

Because your brain is swelling, some of the circuitry required for vision can be stressed. Depending on where your brain is swelling, the pressure may also be built up behind your eyes, which can also cause distorted vision. There are different types of low vision, too. In one case, you may lose central vision, which occurs when you notice a blind spot in the center of your field of vision. You may also lose peripheral vision, and similar to central vision, this occurs when you can no longer see at the sides, below, or above eye level. Another aspect of vision loss or changes is night blindness. As its name might suggest, this means you have more difficulty than usual in seeing in low-lit areas like theaters. Another vision change is blurred vision. Where you once had clear sight, now you are suddenly unable to focus or have fuzzy vision. This is similar to hazy vision where it looks like a glare or film is covering your eyes. An eye inspection can usually determine the cause.

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