About 78% of Americans report feeling stressed every week, and about one in seven are stressed every day. People experience stress in different ways, and any number of life’s challenges can trigger it. There is a correlation between mental stress and vision problems, here’s what you should know:
Many people struggle with mental stress over time; however, stress can lead to vision problems. Here are twelve signs:
- Double vision
- Eyestrain
- Sore eye muscles
- Fogginess
- Light flashes
- Tunnel vision
- Dimmed vision
- Visual distortions
- Eye twitching
- Dilated pupils
- Reduced blinking
- Dry eyes or very wet eyes
Vision stress can affect just one eye, both eyes concurrently, or shift between each eye. People may notice more problems with their vision with additional stress. These changes can occur frequently or randomly.
Causes of Stress
The most common causes of mental stress include anxiety, social isolation, worry, fear, and depression. People who experience chronic stress and anxiety may have higher levels of adrenaline and cortisol that can lead to vision problems. However, changing behaviors and reducing stress can help people cope better with daily stressors.
Adrenaline caused by anxiety and stress can linger in the body. It can cause pressure to build up in the back of the eyes and cause vision problems. When people are under stress, the body also may raise the stress hormone levels, cortisol. This hormone can increase blood pressure, respiration, and muscle tension. If too much cortisol is released in the body, it can impact blood flow between the eyes and the brain, leading to vision problems.
The best way to reduce vision problems is to lower your stress levels. Try yoga, meditation, or other activities to help you reduce stress.
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