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Vision/Blind Spots

A MyFibroTeam Member asked a question πŸ’­
Runcorn, UK

Please has anybody developed eye problems since having Fibromyalgia. ie; permanent blind spot/Blurred vision ?

January 12, 2017
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Members connected over shared experiences of vision problems since developing fibromyalgia, with many describing blurred vision that worsens... Read more

Members connected over shared experiences of vision problems since developing fibromyalgia, with many describing blurred vision that worsens during flare-ups, often accompanied by eye strain, watering, itching, and the sensation of particles in their eyes. Several members offered practical advice, including getting comprehensive eye exams to rule out conditions like cataracts, macular degeneration, retinal detachment, and diabetes, with some sharing that glasses or updated prescriptions helped reduce headaches and improve comfort even when tests showed normal vision. A recurring theme was the unpredictability of vision changes with fibromyalgia and the importance of staying proactive about eye health, especially as symptoms can overlap with other age-related or medical conditions.

A MyFibroTeam Member

I experience the same thing - blurriness, burning. My eye tests also came back pretty well, just an adjustment needed to my glasses prescription. However, regardless of glasses or not, the symptoms pop up fairly regularly.

January 12, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I get blurred vision a lot too. My eyetest was all normal and my vision still 20/20 so I'm not concerned about the health of my eyes as yet, but obviously it's a concern for activities like driving, as it's quite an unpredictable symptom.

January 12, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Thankyou so much have another appointment with consultant. He had blood tests done to rule out certain nasties. He didn't get back same day so must have been ok. See him again next week Still have blurry blob in right eye. I'm 71 by the way , going on 21. Hahahaha. πŸ˜ŠπŸ˜˜πŸ’

January 16, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

Also ..get checked for the onset of macular degeneration and cataracts by an eye dr.

January 12, 2017
A MyFibroTeam Member

I was just thinking, maybe get your fasting blood sugars checked out just to rule out diabetes as it mimics a lot of fibro symptoms- fatigue, pins n needles sensation in extremeties, blurred vision etc so could be easier for us fibro suffers to miss. x

January 12, 2017

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