High Altitude Vision Loss: Causes, Symptoms, and Prevention

Sometimes, when people climb to very high places, their eyes can have problems.

This is because there's less oxygen and different pressure up there.

Small blood vessels in the eye can leak, causing blurry vision or even loss of sight.

It's like a tiny leak in a water pipe.

People who climb too quickly or have other health issues are more at risk.

To protect your eyes, go up slowly, drink plenty of water, and wear sunglasses.

If your vision gets blurry or your eyes hurt, stop climbing and go back down.

See a doctor if it doesn't get better.