You’re reading a book and suddenly you see two of the same line or the page becomes a gray jumble. Vision problems caused by multiple sclerosis usually come on suddenly. They include:
If your sight is slowly getting worse, there’s most likely another issue to blame. Some blurriness is a normal part of aging -- you may just need a new pair of glasses. A more serious issue, such as glaucoma, macular degeneration, or diabetic retinopathy, can also lead to vision problems like blind spots. To rule out these diseases, have a checkup with your eye doctor.
- Blurry, gray, or double vision
- Blindness or a dark spot in one eye
- Eye movements you can’t control