Significance of Blurred vision
Blurred vision is a term used in various contexts, including Tibetan Buddhism and Vyakarana, as a metaphor indicating a lack of clarity or distorted perceptions. In a scientific context, it refers to a visual symptom characterized by difficulty seeing clearly, which can result from various conditions such as cataracts, Computer Vision Syndrome, or age-related macular degeneration. Blurred vision can also be a clinical symptom observed in patients with specific eye issues, highlighting its importance in both health and philosophical discussions.
Synonyms: Impaired vision
In Dutch: Wazig zicht; In Finnish: Näön hämärtyminen; In Spanish: Visión borrosa; In German: Verschwommenes Sehen
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Buddhist concept of 'Blurred vision'
In Buddhism, "blurred vision" symbolizes distorted perceptions and misunderstandings, highlighting the importance of clarity in cognition and communication to achieve deeper insight and understanding in one's spiritual journey.
From: Tattvasangraha [with commentary]
(1) A metaphor used to illustrate distorted perceptions or misunderstandings in cognition and communication.[1]
Hindu concept of 'Blurred vision'
In Hinduism, blurred vision symbolizes a metaphorical state of unclear perception and understanding of reality, reflecting spiritual blindness or ignorance that obscures true knowledge and insight.
From: Vakyapadiya of Bhartrihari
(1) A metaphorical state representing a lack of clarity or full understanding of reality.[2]
The concept of Blurred vision in local and regional sources
Blurred vision metaphorically indicates a distorted perception of reality, suggesting that excessive dependence on books can impair one’s ability to see and understand the world clearly.
From: Triveni Journal
(1) A metaphor signifying a lack of clear understanding of reality, often resulting from over-reliance on books.[3]
The concept of Blurred vision in scientific sources
Blurred vision is a visual symptom marked by a lack of clarity, commonly linked to conditions such as cataract and Timira, and is also a key subjective parameter evaluated in patients with glaucoma.
From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences
(1) This is one of the presenting complaints, and is the patient's inability to see clearly.[4] (2) The lack of clarity in sight, which was experienced by the patient in the affected eye, and it was compared to the other eye.[5]