Blurry vision from outside pressure on eye

[Calvero416]

Hey, there. I have been having a problem with extreme blurred vision after I either rub my eyes, or put any kind of outside pressure on them. I do have astigmatism but even with my glasses on, I have blurred vision after applying that pressure. It lasts for about a minute now and usually it's one eye at a time. It switches. I have some sinus problems so I was wondering if excess mucus could cause extra pressure on them. And also, not too long ago, I got some major light floaties after I got up from a handstand that I've NEVER had before. Like they were little balls of light floating around that lasted about 30 seconds. I'm only 26. So, if you could give me your opinion it would be much appreciated. Thanks

[Sandra M Brown, MD]

Some people have very "soft" sclera, which is the white wall of the eye, and pressure on it causes warping of the cornea, which is the clear front surface of the eye, leading to blurred vision.  Just stop pressing on your eyes.

[lelole]

Hi, Floaties are probably related to low blood pressure...

I have had this blurred thing for the last couple of years, one time when I had an afternoon nap, they stayed blurred for 2 hours after I woke!

I have been diagnised in the last year or so with dry eyes, but I don't know if it is linked... be interested to know what you find out!