- When describing a film over the eyes, we must first determine if this is something that fluctuates or is the vision filmy all the time.
- If the vision is filmy or cloudy constantly, you may have cataracts or, if you’ve had cataract surgery, posterior capsule opacification, which can commonly develop after cataract surgery, or any number of other conditions. You should see your eye care specialist to have this problem evaluated.
- If the cloud or film fluctuates throughout the day or is present at times but not at all other times, then you are likely suffering from another symptom of dry eye. When our eyes become dry, the ocular surface secretes a mucous that helps protect and moisten the eye. Unfortunately, this mucous is thick and can blur our vision. Treating dry eye with artificial tears along with the other treatment modalities may improve your symptoms.
