My left eye is seeing visual halos!?

Question

Since last week I keep seeing a thin halo/rainbow around bright lights (i.e. street lamps, tv, car lights). I wear contacts outside and glasses at home and I'm near sighted (R 3.25 & L 3.75) with astigmatism (R 2.25 & L 2.75). Its really bugging me. I also see it when I take off my glasses/contacts. I'm 18 so I can't possibly have cataract or glaucoma yet!

Any ideas?

Answer 1

I had some halos and the doc said it was dude to dry eyes.  Try some eye drops to lubricated, if it doesn't go away...see an eye doctor.  A lot of people see halos, so I doubt you are going to have an eye disease.  Good Luck!

Answer 2

Cataracts are very unlikely at your age, but it has happened. There have been instances of babies born with them.

Since you definitely have one of the symptoms of cataracts, I strongly advise seeing an ophthalmologist as soon as possible.

Chances are it's something other than a cataract. But when it comes to your eyes, you can't be guessing.

Answer 3

I also experienced this not long ago.  My cornea was scratched.  The halos were even there when I removed my left contact lens.  I immediately went to an optometrist because I was afraid of retinal detachment.  That will do irrepairable damage.  So I would suggest going to an eye doctor for a diagnosis!  It could just be a scratch, but please have it checked!