Your vision may be decreasing gradually, and certain signs of vision loss might not be so obvious to you in the beginning. If you think you might be experiencing vision loss, an optometrist can inspect your eyes and perform tests that can be used to diagnose conditions that affect vision. Any of these five signs may indicate that you're experiencing vision loss.

1. Moving Closer to Screens

When you're watching TV or working on your computer, you may find yourself gradually sitting closer to the screen to view imagery more clearly. You should take note of how close you're sitting next to screens, as this may be an indicator of decreasing eyesight. You should also be aware of how closely you need to hold your mobile phone to your face to see what's on the screen.

2. More Headaches

Almost everyone experiences headaches from time to time, but your headaches may be the result of poor vision if you notice them happening more regularly. Vision problems often cause people to squint and strain the eye muscles and muscles surrounding the eyes more, and this can trigger headaches.

3. Frequent Tripping or Bumping into Things

Frequent tripping or bumping into objects isn't always just a sign of clumsiness; it could indicate a problem with your vision. If you aren't able to see things as clearly as you once did, you might find yourself stumbling or running into objects more often. By getting your vision checked and any eyesight problems treated by an optometrist, you can possibly improve your vision and lessen your chances of getting injured.

4. Difference in Visual Clarity

If your eyesight is decreasing, you might not experience blurry or fuzzy vision all the time and may only notice it during certain moments. When vision clarity fluctuates, it could be a sign of diabetic retinopathy, which can occur if you have uncontrolled diabetes. High blood pressure (hypertension) is another possible cause of fluctuating vision quality.

5. Driving Difficulties

Even minor changes in vision can make seeing the road ahead of you more difficult as you drive. Eyesight problems can make driving especially challenging at night. Problems with your vision that aren't so noticeable may even cause you to get into an accident, and you might not even be aware of what exactly caused the accident if your eye condition is still undiagnosed. 

Vision loss can have many negative effects on your day-to-day life, so you shouldn't ignore any persistent signs of vision loss if you want to continue to see as clearly as possible. Fortunately, vision loss can often be stopped or at least slowed in its progression, and an optometrist can recommend treatments that are intended to help improve the way you see.

For more information on vision loss, contact a professional near you.