hazy vision

Foggy visual perception

Hazy vision is sight that appears foggy, clouded, or lacking sharpness.

The term describes a symptom rather than a diagnosis—causes range from cataracts and dry eyes to fatigue or atmospheric conditions.

Unlike blurry vision, which suggests objects are out of focus, hazy vision implies a veil or film over everything: I woke up with hazy vision that cleared after a few blinks.

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dim · squinting · glasses · reading glasses · cataracts · migraine · strain · tired · eye strain · watery · smudged · murky · out-of-focus · bleary · fuzzy · myopia · astigmatism · headache

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Optimal visual acuity

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optical precision

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Accurate perception of reality

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Negative · Everyday, not technical · Rated G