Some people with Parkinson's disease (PD) experience vision issues, such as trouble reading, double vision, problems with depth perception, or dry eyes. Here are some resources to understand how PD affects the eyes and what can be done.
Our webpage Hallucinations and Delusions in PD includes visual hallucinations. And there is also a page for Driving and PD.
Vision in PD Overviews
Eyes and Parkinson’s
Published by Parkinson’s UK, July 2020
This nine-page information sheet looks at the difficulties some people with Parkinson’s can experience with their sight. It looks at the range of symptoms that can affect eyesight, the causes of these problems, available treatment and advice on eye care.
6 Things to Know about Parkinson's and Vision
By Daniel Gold, DO, and Ali G. Hamedani, MD MHS. Published by Davis Phinney Foundation, August 21, 2021
This article explores Parkinson’s and vision, including common visual problems and how to get the care you need to manage visual symptoms.
How can Parkinson's disease affect vision?
Published by Medical News Today, September 29, 2022
This article provides an overview of PD and its associated vision changes. It also covers the symptoms, causes, treatment, and management of PD-related vision changes.
How to Spot Parkinson’s Vision Changes
Published by Parkinson's Foundation, February 15, 2022
This webpage identifies five visual symptoms common to people with PD, how they affect every day life, and some tips for managing these issues. The uncommon condition of blepharospasm or eyelid-opening apraxia (involuntary closure of the eyes) is included, also with tips for keeping the eyes open.
Specialist Talks on Vision in PD
A Closer Look: Eye Issues in Parkinson's
By Parkinson's Community Los Angeles, June 16, 2023
In this one-hour webinar, neuro-ophthalmologist Alexander M. Solomon, MD, discusses dry eye, double vision, difficulty reading, depth perception, driving issues, hallucinations, and contrast and color. Along the way he offers compensation strategies and treatment options.
There is also a webpage Guide to Vision Issues in Parkinson’s.
Eye Health and Parkinson's
By Parkinson Society British Columbia, April 7, 2022
In this 84-minute webinar, neuro-ophthalmologist Jason Barton, MD, discusses common eye conditions that may develop with PD, as well as PD medications that can impact ocular health. He explains why changes in vision occur in PD, and how Parkinson’s-related eye issues may be treated to improve the quality of life for people with PD.
Two Talks About Vision
By Parkinson’s Disease Foundation
Sights, Sounds and Parkinson's
In this one-hour 2021 webinar, neuro-ophthalmologist Ali G. Hamedani, MD, discusses how changes in vision, hearing, taste, and smell impact people with Parkinson’s and how to cope with these changes.
Seeing Clearly with PD: Vision Changes
In this one-hour 2019 webinar, neuro-ophthalmologist Dan Gold discusses the most common vision conditions in PD, which negatively impact daily function and quality of life, why they occur, and how to address or treat them.
Vision Changes and Parkinson's Disease
By American Parkinson Disease Association, October 31, 2024
In this 51-minute webinar, neuro-ophthalmologist Janet Rucker, MD, discusses eye movement problems, dry eyes, visual hallucinations, and more.
There is also a webpage about eye and vision issues.
Vision Problems in Parkinson's Disease
By The Michael J. Fox Foundation, April 23, 2019
In this one-hour webinar, expert panelists discuss changes in eyesight associated with Parkinson's, as well as the effects of other symptoms and medications on vision. Also covered is how scientists are looking at the eye as a source of tests to diagnose the disease in its earliest stages.
There is also a blog post, Ask the MD: Vision and Parkinson’s Disease.
Vision in Parkinson's: What Concerns You Most?
By PMD Alliance, April 2026
Dr. Shahnaz Miri addressed how PD affects vision, including dry eyes, difficulty reading, double vision, contrast sensitivity loss, and depth perception problems. Dr. Scott Sorenson spoke about dry eye disease, noting simple interventions such as staying hydrated, using a humidifier, and applying artificial tears. Many other practical suggestions were offered, including switching from progressive lenses or bifocals to single-vision reading glasses.
Find a Neuro-Ophthalmologist
Find a Neuro-Ophthalmologist
By North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
Search the NANOS database of more than 900 members who are trained ophthalmologists or neurologists.
Last updated April 2026 by Stanford Parkinson's Community Outreach.