Hamilton’s blurred Vision Blamed on Too Much Caffeine

After missing 5 games because of blurred vision, Josh Hamilton returned to Rangers starting lineup playing centerfield.  What was first thought to be a sinus infection, Hamilton was diagnosed with Ocular Keratitis.Hamilton’s Ocular Keratitis and lose of balance was blamed on an over consumption of caffeine which included,”drinking caffeine, coffee in the morning, coffee midday,

Hamilton blames caffeine consumption on blurred vision.
(AP)

Energy drink before the game, chocolate after the game. All these things were compounding and making it worse and worse,” Hamilton said.

This is not the first time an ordinary addiction has sidelined Hamilton this year, in June and July Josh blamed his battle with smokeless tobacco for his slump and poor performances.

For the Rangers to make a playoff push and deep run into October, Hamilton will have to be at his best and must be able to focus on his game.  These minor health scares and issue may play into what sort of offer Josh will receive come this off-season since he will be a free agent and has issue with drug abuse and other problems in the past.