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Vision issues due to anxiety?

kylestyle45
kylestyle45
Hey I was diagnosed with anxiety and depression almost 3 years ago. I was wondering if anyone has had vision problems, problems concentrating, and just feel like im spaced out and not fully engaged with things in my life. I was wondering if anyone else has had vision issues from anxiety or any of the other symptoms I listed before.
sumotherguy
sumotherguy
Yep. It's scary at times.
deleted_user
deleted_user
Yes I do too and have gone to the eye dr. to have my eyes checked.
Reed31
Reed31
Yes at night especially. I went to the eye dr and she said it was just anxiety and if I felt uncomfortable with it to stick with roads that were well lit at night.
Lala37
Lala37
Yes, I have vision problems. However, I believe(along with my ophthalmologist) that it's due to the meds that I'm on for my illnesses. You should take a look at the side effects for your meds. Some side effects are temporary and others aren't. This being said, people with anxiety can have blurred vision. I would say that if it comes and goes, it's anxiety related. Only a trained ophthalmologist can tell you if your blurry vision is the result of anxiety, so I suggest you go to get looked at if you haven't already.

I also have problems concentrating, feeling spaced out, and not fully engaged in life at times all due to anxiety. There are a shitload of anxiety symptoms and some have more than others and they can also change for each individual at different times. For example, I now have dry mouth at the top of my signs of anxiety. I've never had this side effect before, but with change in meds over time your whole body chemistry can change. I know that that's what happened with me. Just research anxiety and you'll see the long list of possible signs of it.

Good to see you back. Trust me, you're not alone with these symptoms.