Eyesight like looking through a heatwave?

Question

I can see/read fine. But if I just look at the letters for 2 seconds or more they begin to sort of move around as if I am looking through a heatwave. Do I need glasses? Do I have an eye problem?

Answer 1

yep you sure do.. time to see the doctor and get your blood pressure checked and a chem panel.   (blood test)  

and while you're at it, tell the doc about that symptom too.. you may have macular.

macular is serious...   if you don't get it resolved you'll lose your eyesight.

Answer 2

might be astigmatism (when your lens is uneven).  can be easily fixed with glasses, and some contacts now... definitely see your doc though.