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Hco
25-09-22, 18:25
Hi I was here 15 months ago with the exact same thing I thought I had got over this vision HA.
Here’s to story.
15 months ago I was convinced I had an abnormal blind spot after noticing a blurry spot in my left
Eye. I continued fueling the anxiety by testing my vision all the time and when ever I looked at Pye of writing I would cover my right eye and an area
Of the text would blend in with the page.
I had 3 eye tests, visual field, retinal scan and photos of the eyes taken and nothing was found.
I eventually went to my GP who knows my history of anxiety and explained what I was seeing was normal and my anxiety was fueling vision hyper awareness.
This went on for about 3 month and somehow i learnt to live with what I was seeing and eventually never even noticed it!

Until today and I’m back to exactly where I was 15 month ago. The blind spot, testing vision, panicking.

I spoke to my mum who explained it been well over a year now since this began and if it was something it would had advanced or I wouldn’t have forgot about it for over a year.
I have been under quite a lot of stress recently and although I don’t feel stressed it’s always my HA that flares.

How do I stop this downward spiral 🌀 or is there somthing more wrong.

Thank you for taking the time to read and I appreciate any reply.

Hco
26-09-22, 11:57
Starting to get panicy about it all again. Why would my eyes be causing so much anxiety. Can you really be so hyper aware

Panicstations39
04-10-22, 15:51
Hello, I've been reading lots on visual disturbances on here recently. I feel like I'm in a similar position to yourself. I had an operation on my eye in 2009 and then about a month ago new but old visual disturbances started. I've been to a and e and saw an ophthalmologist who couldn't see a reason, I saw a retina specialist who did such a thorough check but couldn't see a reason he then decided to send me for a visual field test and another test which I cannot remember the name of to make sure he has checked every avenue. He does not think there is anything wrong but since then I seem to notice every little thing and look for these weird lights. I'm so so anxious about it. The eye clinic rang today to make the appointment for the visual field test and my heart rate shot up and I had a light roll across my eye...is it anxiety bringing it on?!
I am definitely very hyper aware of every little thing and it is driving me mad and really making me worry.
I'm so sorry you feel the same as well.