Can Stress Cause Vision Problems Or Is It Something More Serious?
Have your eyes ever started acting weird when life gets overwhelming? One minute you're staring at a screen, juggling a dozen tabs and deadlines. Next, your vision goes blurry. Or your eye starts twitching. Or maybe there's this shadow in your peripheral vision that won't go away. We often blame stress for these changes, assuming they’ll pass once we “finally get some rest.” And sometimes, that’s true. But other times, what feels like a stress-related symptom is your body’s early warning sign telling you something far more serious could be going on. This post is for people who aren’t sure what to make of those vision shifts. Whether you’re brushing it off or quietly worried, we’ll break down how stress impacts your eyes, when it becomes a red flag, and when to get emergency eye care before it’s too late. Let’s start with the basics: Can Stress Actually Affect Your Eyes? Yes—Here’s How When you're stressed, your body goes into "fight or flight" mode. Hormones ...