Vision Issues

[elysemarie123]

So someone please talk me off a ledge here. My anxiety has been pretty bad due to this covid crap. I’ve had a weird blind spot in my left eye most of the day. I can really see it when I blink and am looking at light colored objects (the sky, etc). It won’t go away and I went to my PCP and she said she can’t see anything and that I need to be referred to an eye doctor. I’m so nervous - what If she missed something and I have a stroke tonight. What if it never goes away and I have this the rest of my life. I know I’m spiraling but I’m really scared

[NotDeadYet]

elysemarie123

I would follow your PCP's recommendation and see an eye doctor. They'll tell you lickity split what may or may not be going on.

Take a deep breath, create a plan to make an appointment, trust your doctor, and then remind yourself over and over again as your worries creep up that you have a plan and that you've already seen one doctor who provided you with a plan.

Best Wishes.

[OliviaD]

Oh dear, I've had the same problem in March, in my left eye, no jokes. Is it like a spot? Are you prone to anxiety-related eye issues? Because I am. Anyway, the good thing is that after a while it started fading and in 2 weeks it was gone. You should go to your eye doctor, but it could indeed be anxiety, which causes all sort of crazy stuff to the eyes.
Good luck!

[Emily101115]

Hi. How are you getting in with this?

I am going through something similar at the moment. Although right now I can't quite make my mind up which eye it is I'm worried about!

Really debating going to to the hospital now to get them checked, I feel so selfish at the same time with all the Covid situation :(