Light looks like a star?

Question

Is it normal that when i look at light (for example traffic lights) they seem to spead out and look like stars?

Answer 1

To a minor degree it's normal.

It can be due to an undetected refractive error not made worse but made more obvious at night when the pupils are larger.  That includes but is not confined to an astigmatic error.

Minor cataract or corneal opacity or haze can also produce this effect.  Numerous people are born with small *non-progressive* cataracts, and have no problem with them under routine circumstances.

A normal eye examination is indicated, to see if your vision could be inproved, and to check on the general condition of the eyes.

Answer 2

happens to me too

Answer 3

Your eyes are minor astigmatism. There is no major problems.

Answer 4

It could be a number of problems. Do you wear glasses? You can buy glasses that are treated with crizal. If you don't you may want to go to the eye doctor and see if you have any eye conditions. You only have two eyes...so it is important to take care of them. Get them checked out and mention this to the eye doctor. I know the next appointment that I make I am going to get the coating on my glasses. A friend of mine has it...and boy what a difference it makes.

Answer 5

My eyes are like that also. Its because you have astigmatism. You should probably go have an eye exam with your optimetrist about your vision. Either wear glasses or contact lenses (toric lenses if you do have some astigmatism) if you need to.