Cloudiness in Vision

[phan617]

Dr.,

I've been having a problem with a cloud that surfaced about 6 months ago that's causing various light refraction problems. I suspect it's bacterial keratisis, but basic ophthalmological testing have produced inconclusive results. Within the past few weeks, when looking up into the sky with natural light, I can see small single-celled microbes swimming in my vision. They are not floaters, as I can see those as well. The microbes are clear, very small and have cilia propelling them. What should be done to correct this problem?

[BradyAmaral]

Hey i have sinus surgery in 2 weeks they said i have a blockage on the left side and.. ive been miss diagnosed 6 months now i have cloudy vision/ strange headaches/ always dizzy.. they have seen the blockage in CT scans and an MRI for months now but kept pushing it aside...  i just wonder do they know wats blocking it just by looking at a CT or MRI or not till they get in there?? And will my vision come back and dizziness go away?

[phan617]

Dr. O,

Thanks for your help. I would have one further question for you. I recently had sinus surgery to correct a blockage of my nasal passageway. Since that surgery, my vision has slowly begun to improve. Cloudiness at night is not as bad it was one was, but I still notice opaqueness around lights. How do you explain the link between chronic rhinosinusitis and cloudy vision? Should I be concerned with further ophthalmological examination?

[Ray T Oyakawa, MD]

This is normal.  You are seeing the white blood cells in your retinal vessels.

Dr. O.