Ruu 39 Posted October 23, 2017 Evening all! Another day, another worry. Sorry for so many posts lately, I'm struggling to get over this round of anxiety. My main worry now is that there is something wrong with my eyes and I'm going blind. I got glasses for the first time earlier this year. But it already feels like my eyesight has deteriorated more. Plus they're dry, itchy and feel strained. what are the effects of anxiety on your eyes? Could this struggling to focus and general tired eyes be caused by anxiety? Does it do that, as well as the hundreds of other symptoms? thanks! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Holls 1505 Posted October 23, 2017 39 minutes ago, Ruu said: Evening all! Another day, another worry. Sorry for so many posts lately, I'm struggling to get over this round of anxiety. My main worry now is that there is something wrong with my eyes and I'm going blind. I got glasses for the first time earlier this year. But it already feels like my eyesight has deteriorated more. Plus they're dry, itchy and feel strained. what are the effects of anxiety on your eyes? Could this struggling to focus and general tired eyes be caused by anxiety? Does it do that, as well as the hundreds of other symptoms? thanks! Don't apologise for seeking help, we are all here for you. When I have a lot of days with anxiety in full swing I feel exhausted... My entire body.. including my eyes. Last week I had a horrible time with dry itchy eyes... It's that time of year again, don't think it could be allergy related? I never had allergies until two years ago and now every fall and spring I have the hardest time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ruu 39 Posted October 23, 2017 It could very well be allergies actually. This is the first year in a new house, which is very "sealed", and more difficult to get clean airflow. i know what you mean with feeling exhausted. This one has been going on for weeks now and I'm so exhausted. I could do with a week or two off to just sleep. thanks for the kind helpful words! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Iugrad91 501 Posted October 23, 2017 My eyes seemed to get worse soon after I was told to use mild readers. I think it's just the eyes adjusting to not having to strain all the time and they can seem weaker because of that. My next eye exam showed no change so they weren't really weaker, it just seemed like it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DoxieMoxie 316 Posted October 24, 2017 On 10/23/2017 at 10:12 AM, Ruu said: Evening all! Another day, another worry. Sorry for so many posts lately, I'm struggling to get over this round of anxiety. My main worry now is that there is something wrong with my eyes and I'm going blind. I got glasses for the first time earlier this year. But it already feels like my eyesight has deteriorated more. Plus they're dry, itchy and feel strained. what are the effects of anxiety on your eyes? Could this struggling to focus and general tired eyes be caused by anxiety? Does it do that, as well as the hundreds of other symptoms? thanks! I agree that allergies could be a cause. Also, anxiety itself is known to cause visual issues. This is from http://www.anxietycentre.com/anxiety-symptoms.shtml Distorted, foggy, or blurred vision Dry, watery or itchy eyes Eye tricks, seeing things our of the corner of your eye that isn't there, stars, flashes Eye problems vision symptoms Eyes sensitive to light Dilated or contracted pupils Spots in the vision Flashing lights when eyes are closed Your depth perception feels wrong 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
