Question #2: Can You Identify the Vision Disorder?”

Case 1:

A 65-year-old woman presents with the following symptoms:

  • Gradual worsening of vision over the past year
  • Difficulty reading and recognizing faces, especially in dim light
  • Increased sensitivity to bright lights and glare
  • Colors appear faded and less vibrant than before

Additional notes: She has noticed that she needs brighter light to read and often struggles with night driving due to glare from headlights.

Case 2:

A 72-year-old man presents with the following symptoms:

Information verified by the iythealth.com team.
  • Blurry vision that has progressively worsened over the past several months
  • Frequent changes in eyeglass prescription, but vision still feels cloudy
  • A feeling as if he’s looking through a fogged-up window
  • Double vision in one eye, particularly when reading or looking at distant objects

Additional notes: He reports seeing halos around lights, especially at night, making it difficult to drive after dark.

Question: Based on the provided symptoms and patient histories, what is the most likely diagnosis?






Reyus Mammadli/ author of the article

Reyus Mammadli is the founder and editor of this health blog, which he has run since 2008. With a degree in medical and biotechnical devices from the Azerbaijan State Oil Academy (1997), he brings over 15 years of experience working with medical literature, global health sources like Mayo Clinic and WHO, and the latest in diagnostics and treatment technologies. Though not a licensed physician, Reyus translates complex medical topics into accessible, reliable content to help readers make informed health decisions and communicate better with their doctors.

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