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Posted 12/13/2017 2:24 AM (GMT 0)
Hi everyone! I have been having the strangest thing going on with my vision. I have been noticing that periodically when I am looking down focusing on something, or if I am doing my makeup and focusing, the lights look like they are dimming up and down for a few seconds then stops. I notice it most when in the bathroom getting ready, or in the kitchen cooking etc. It's almost like the lights around me are dimming and going back to normal real fast for a few seconds like I said. Almost like a flicker around me. Has anyone experienced anything like this that they can put my mind at ease?

Post Edited By Moderator (Scaredy Cat) : 12/12/2017 11:09:51 PM (GMT-7)

Posted 12/13/2017 6:09 AM (GMT 0)
Hi Peeshi,

I notice that when a pattern, such as my Persian rug is just out of my periphery...that I get wiggly vision, which sounds similar to what you are experiencing.

I think that our eyes can't adjust so quickly as we try to focus from thing to thing. This likely happens to everyone...

...but as anxious people, we tend to worry about it...

If you are due for an eye exam, then go ahead and make that appointment...otherwise, you can probably put this concern aside. smile

S.C.
Posted 12/13/2017 5:00 PM (GMT 0)
Hmm, interesting that it happens in two places, but let's rule out some things here. My bathroom is lit by a row of bulbs, and whenever my husband does something in the garage (power tools), they all dim while whatever he is using is running. When it's his circular saw, it's just for a few seconds at a time. Could something like that be at play? If not, I will also say that my eyes play tricks on me all the time. My issues though are more a foggy cast. But with anxiety, any little twinge like that will be caught, and anticipated in such a way that you will absolutely notice every little quirk around you. MOST are just that...quirks. I could detail dozens I have, but my advice would be try to ignore this and you will probably notice it less. Do you have regular eye exams, just for healthy vision in general?
Posted 12/13/2017 11:34 PM (GMT 0)
If you are experiencing vision problems this is not the place to be discussing the matter. I think it would be a good idea to make an appointment with your eye doctor. I recommend having your eyes checked once a year for your own peace of mind.
Posted 12/14/2017 12:01 AM (GMT 0)
MG,

Actually anxiety can cause quite a number of vision disturbances/symptoms...so it is quite appropriate to discuss here...

...but yes, as mentioned above, she is advised to have an exam if she's not been to the opthamologist recently.

S.C.
Posted 12/14/2017 2:28 AM (GMT 0)
Actually, anxiety does not cause vision disturbances, it is the individuals who create their anxiety for themselves which may lead to a vision disturbance- so anxiety is not to blame but rather the person creating the anxiety for themselves is. See if you can wrap your head around that smile


Scaredy Cat said...
MG,

Actually anxiety can cause quite a number of vision disturbances/symptoms...so it is quite appropriate to discuss here...

...but yes, as mentioned above, she is advised to have an exam if she's not been to the opthamologist recently.

S.C.

Posted 12/14/2017 3:57 AM (GMT 0)
MG,

I actually can not wrap my head around that because your presentation of facts is all wrong.

Hello, you must be new here...and as such, I will politely and graciously allow you to check yourself...

...and return with a respectful attitude as a new member, who should be showing only support here.

Telling members that they are creating their own problems is a harsh and unhelpful approach. You have not bothered to try and get to know anyone, yet have barged in here and spewed your unwelcome opinions far and wide.

Review the rules, ditch the attitude and we'll get along fine. 😉

Scaredy Cat
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