5 Things You Need to Know About Blurred Vision and Neck Pain

Written by Editorial Team

14 August, 2017

If You Have Been in an Accident, You Most Likely Have Whiplash

Whiplash is the term for the sudden jerking of the head in one direction and then in another. Whiplash is most common experienced after a car accident, however rough amusement park rides or severe shaking can also cause it. In addition to neck pain, severe cases of whiplash can cause blurred vision, weakness and fatigue. Some cases even cause ringing in the ears.

Is This an Emergency?

If you are experiencing serious medical symptoms, seek emergency treatment immediately.

Whiplash is the term for the sudden jerking of the head in one direction and then in another.
Whiplash is most common experienced after a car accident, however rough amusement park rides or severe shaking can also cause it.

If You Have Not Experienced Trauma, the Cause May Be More Severe

Thymus disorders, nasopharyngeal cancer and Barre-Lieou Syndrome can all be culprits of blurred vision with neck pain. The thymus is a gland that helps to fight infections.

In addition to visual disturbances and pain around the neck, symptoms of thymus disorders include weakness, difficulty catching your breath and neck swelling.

Nasopharyngeal cancer occurs in the cavity where the nasal passage connects to the back of the throat. Other symptoms of nasopharyngeal cancer include nosebleeds, difficulty hearing and difficulty with breathing.

Barre-Lieou Syndrome is a nerve disorder that targets the area in and around the neck. Its other symptoms include dizziness, watery eyes and nausea. If your blurred vision and neck pain are accompanied by any of these symptoms, you should consult your doctor immediately.

Thymus disorders, nasopharyngeal cancer and Barre-Lieou Syndrome can all be culprits of blurred vision with neck pain.
In addition to visual disturbances and pain around the neck, symptoms of thymus disorders include weakness, difficulty catching your breath and neck swelling.

It Could Be From a Bad Headache

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Headaches caused by muscle tension or muscle contraction can cause neck pain and blurred vision, in addition to other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

Headaches that are caused by inflammation in the temporal artery have similar symptoms, though they tend to manifest more frequently with throbbing pain around the temples.

Migraine headaches can also cause blurred vision, however localized neck pain is not common. Your doctor can advise you on treatment for these types of headaches if they are causing your symptoms.

Headaches caused by muscle tension or muscle contraction can cause neck pain and blurred vision, in addition to other symptoms such as nausea and vomiting.

Or, It Could Be Caused By Your Computer

Do you sit in front of a computer for long periods at a time? If your monitor is not in an appropriate position for your height, you may experience eye strain and neck discomfort.

Long periods of poor posture combined with your eyes being fixed on the blinking computer screen often cause neck pain and blurred vision.

If you have few other symptoms and work at a computer every day, try to change the position of your monitor and pay closer attention to your posture.

Do you sit in front of a computer for long periods at a time?
If you have few other symptoms and work at a computer every day, try to change the position of your monitor and pay closer attention to your posture.

Always Consult Your Physician

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Because blurred vision and neck pain are common symptoms of so many conditions, ranging from minor to severe, you should talk to your doctor about narrowing down the cause. Your physician can run necessary tests and ask for additional information to determine the appropriate diagnosis, and help you to treat your symptoms.