Schedule an eye exam with an optometrist or ophthalmologist if blurry vision is new, worsening, or not improving after blinking/cleaning lenses
Check your glasses prescription is current; update if it’s outdated
Clean glasses with lens-safe cleaner and a microfiber cloth; avoid paper towels
If you wear contact lenses, remove them, clean/disinfect or replace them, and avoid wearing them longer than recommended
Use the correct contact lens type and solution; never “top off” old solution
If you have dry eyes, use preservative-free artificial tears as directed
Follow the 20-20-20 rule during screens (look 20 feet away for 20 seconds every 20 minutes)
Reduce screen brightness, increase text size, and improve lighting to reduce eye strain
Avoid rubbing your eyes
Manage blood sugar and blood pressure if you have diabetes or hypertension
Review medications with a clinician if vision changes started after a new drug
If you recently had eye strain or fatigue, rest your eyes and reassess after a few hours
Seek urgent care or emergency treatment immediately for any of these:
Sudden vision loss or sudden severe blurriness
Eye pain, redness, or headache with vision changes
Flashes of light, new floaters, or a “curtain” over vision
Double vision that is sudden or persistent
Vision changes after eye injury or chemical exposure
Halos around lights with severe eye pain (possible acute glaucoma)
One-sided weakness, facial droop, trouble speaking, or severe dizziness with vision changes