The Anonymous Widower

Do Dry Eyes Make It Difficult To See?

My first eye test was performed by a friend’s father in a shed in his garden.

But he was a retired senior eye surgeon from Ipswich Hospital.

He told me, that I had the driest eyes he’d ever seen and that he didn’t think I’d ever be able to wear contact lenses.

The second part of his statement has proved to be true, but what does Google AI think of the first part?

I asked Google AI, the question in the title of this post and received this answer.

Yes, dry eyes can make it difficult to see, causing temporary blurred vision that often improves with blinking. This happens because the tear film, which keeps the eye’s surface lubricated, is insufficient or of poor quality, which affects focus. Dry eyes can also lead to other vision problems, such as sensitivity to light and reduced contrast sensitivity.

That certainly fits my experience.

I find that having a hot bath every morning and putting my head under water and then opening my eyes and giving them a good rinse. This was recommended to me, by an ophthalmologist and then approved by my GP.

October 27, 2025 - Posted by AnonW | Health | Artificial Intelligence, Google AI, My Eyes