If your vision is often blurred after meals, you should schedule a visit to your optometrist and general practitioner to rule out diabetes and other conditions.

The Link Between Blood Sugar and Vision

Diabetes is characterized by excessively high blood sugar levels. Elevated blood sugar can lead to fluid to build up in the eyes, resulting in blurry vision. The eye's natural crystalline lens and cornea are responsible for focusing light onto the retina for clear vision. When the eye swells due to excess fluid resulting from high blood sugar, it temporarily doesn't focus light with the same accuracy.

Foods that are high in sugar and other carbohydrates are most likely to cause blood sugar to spike. Some examples include: white rice and pasta, most breakfast cereals, potatoes, sugary sodas and beverages, candies and baked goods, and fruit juice.

Other Possible Causes of Temporary Blurred Vision

Temporary eyesight changes don't always mean diabetes. Intermittent blurred vision can be caused by other problems or conditions, including carotid stenosis, migraines, certain medications, eye strain, pink eye (conjunctivitis), keratitis, glaucoma, and macular degeneration.

How We Can Help

At Optique Family Vision Care, we offer a wide range of eye care services, such as eye exams and eye disease management, including diabetic eye disease. If you're concerned about temporary blurred vision after eating or any other visual symptoms, contact us to schedule your comprehensive eye exam.

To schedule your eye exam, call Optique Family Vision Care in Springfield today!