Occasionally, night vision will be impaired, because of poor nutrition and decreased amounts of vitamin A in the body. Transient blurred vision, or blurred vision that comes and goes may also be a form of vision impairment with disordered eating.
According to The Parent's Guide to Eating Disorders by Marcia Herrin, EdD, MPH, RD and Nancy Matsumoto, there are several other forms vision impairment, including burst blood vessels in the eye. “Vomiting, and the increased pressure on the eyes that it causes, is the likely source of burst blood vessels in the eyes of bulimics and purging anorexics. Known as conjunctival hemorrhages, this reddening of the eye is usually transient; and although scary-looking, it is not dangerous.”
Rarely, vomiting is so severe that it causes retinal detachment, which require laser surgery to repair. Another eye symptom is petechiae. These small red dots are caused by minute amounts of blood that escape into the skin around the eyes when vomiting is forcefully induced.
More Information
Looking for Treatment? Call 1-877-211-5188 Anytime
If you or a loved one is suffering from an eating disorder and need help entering into recovery then please call 1-877-211-5188 anytime and we can help you with treatment and recovery options.
Find a Treatment Facility Near You
Click on a state below to find eating disorder treatment options that could be right for you.
The Eating Disorder Support Groups at SupportGroups.com is for individuals, friends and families who are looking to connect during life's challenging times. Share personal experiences, evaluate information and get support during times of need, illness, treatment or recovery.
Related Resources
Cdc.gov: Vision Impairment
Comeunity.com: Vision Impairment
Viguide.com: Vision Impairment
Related Articles
Thyroid Problems
Seizures
Parotid Gland Enlargement
Videos
Youtube.com: Vision Impairment
Books
Amazon.com: Vision Impairment
News
Google News: Vision Impairment
