When we are severely stressed and anxious, high levels of adrenaline in the body can cause pressure on the eyes, resulting in blurred vision. People with long-term anxiety can suffer from eye strain during the day on a regular basis.
How does anxiety affect vision?
These stress hormones cause you to experience changes in blood pressure, heart rate, breathing, and more. Generally, your vision actually becomes sharper when you're anxious rather than blurrier. This is because the stress response improves your vision to help you more easily identify threats.
How do you relax a strained eye?
Importance of Relaxing Your Eyes
- Palming – Make the palms of your hands warm by rubbing them vigorously together for a few seconds. ...
- Eye Massage – Similar to palming, eye massaging can relieve eye strain. ...
- Cover the Eyes – Cover your eyes with an eye mask or some kind of soft material to block out all light.
