Blurry Vision...

[bridgesc]

For the past 2 months or longer I've been experiencing blurred vision, almost like my glasses prescription is way too weak (I just got new ones in November), sensitivity to light, a few floaters, and dry eyes. I don't know what is wrong with me and it's starting to worry me a lot. I'm very afraid of going blind, it's always been a big fear of mine. Any idea what could be wrong with me? I think I'm going to try to see my family doctor soon because I don't think this is just anxiety this time...

[sixpack]

anxious people ALWAYS say "it can't be anxiety this time"  if only I got a dollar everytime i've heard or read that, I wouldn't need the lottery. 


when, in fact, all that you are describing are common with anxiety.  yes, it may be hard to accept but it is true.

you can go to the doc if you would like, but it shouldn't be to your GP but an opthamologist.  Not because I think you have anything scary but because eye docs know about eyes.


some of the common vision symptoms:

Sight (anxiety symptoms commonly associated with sight):

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 :  You may see stars or movements out of the corner of your eyes that don't exist. You may also see flashing lights in your eyes or your vision may seem almost kaleidoscope-like. Sometimes you may feel that there is a dark object or something just on the outside edge of your vision, or that your vision is narrowing. Eyes sensitive to light

Spots in the vision

Flashing lights when eyes are closed

Your depth perception feels wrong
 

[bridgesc]

anxious people ALWAYS say "it can't be anxiety this time"  if only I got a dollar everytime i've heard or read that, I wouldn't need the lottery. 


when, in fact, all that you are describing are common with anxiety.  yes, it may be hard to accept but it is true.

you can go to the doc if you would like, but it shouldn't be to your GP but an opthamologist.  Not because I think you have anything scary but because eye docs know about eyes.


some of the common vision symptoms:

Sight (anxiety symptoms commonly associated with sight):

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 :  You may see stars or movements out of the corner of your eyes that don't exist. You may also see flashing lights in your eyes or your vision may seem almost kaleidoscope-like. Sometimes you may feel that there is a dark object or something just on the outside edge of your vision, or that your vision is narrowing. Eyes sensitive to light

Spots in the vision

Flashing lights when eyes are closed

Your depth perception feels wrong
 

Oh wow, I actually didn't know anxiety had that many visual symptoms. That helped me calm down a little bit. Thank you!