What Causes Vision Distortion While Experiencing Stress?

Posted on Fri, 29 Jul 2016

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Question : I have a question, me and my husband were arguing and i started yelling and wad very angry all of the sudden i had like a showers of light in my eyes. So i sat down for a second and closed my eyes for a minute and they went right away. Could this have been my blood pressure going up becausr i was angry. I dont usually have high blood pressure per say but when i am stressed it has been high before. I was also crying as well. It came on suddenly. I had no other symptoms and it went away. Please get back to me asap.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (49 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Stress related symptoms.

Detailed Answer:
Hello and welcome to HCM.

I have read your question and understand your concerns.

The answer to your question is straightforward yes, stressful situations may increase blood pressure and can cause vision distortions too.

It is not a disease, there is necessary only to control stress and to avoid stressful situations, so don't worry.

Hope you found the answer helpful.

Let me know if I can assist you further.

Greetings.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 minutes later)

Thank you. Just got very worried. The light shower in my vision only lasted a few seconds and i tried to calm myself down.

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (7 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
There is no reason to worry about.

Detailed Answer:
Welcome back.

I don't think you need to worry much more than necessary about these symptoms.

Glad I helped.

Take care.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee

Follow up: Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (5 minutes later)

Thank you

Answered by Dr. Dr. Erion Spaho (8 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
You are welcome.

Detailed Answer:
Wishing you good health.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Arnab Banerjee