Vision symptoms: floaters, snow, blurred/dimmed vision, twitching, dry eyes and pain

[Lovetobefree]

1 minute ago, OldDodgy said:

I came off preg 20 months ago and dry eyes still persist. But I think it was stopping mirtazipine that really was the issue as it was an antihistamine AD.  I use special wipes twice a day from chemist. Can message y with name if y like 

OD

Thank you so much OD for your response, I had just typed a post in the joining chat saying I didn't know if I've posted this correctly as i hadn't heard from any of you lovely guys.  I finished it and had a notification that you had replied. : - ) This has made me feel much more relaxed about being here and this forum. Thank you.  If you could message me re the wipes that will be great, was you using them whilst tapering too? Sorry you have this too. Without too much detail, this seems to be drying everything out for me. 

L

[OldDodgy]

Only since tapering. Worse on tapering mirtazipine though. 

very soothing

lumicare eyelid wipes. 
OD

[Lovetobefree]

On 2/17/2022 at 12:13 PM, OldDodgy said:

Only since tapering. Worse on tapering mirtazipine though. 

very soothing

lumicare eyelid wipes. 
OD

Thank you OD sorry to hear you're suffering tapering more of these awful meds.

Take care.

L

[Icip]

https://rxisk.org/new-study-of-antidepressants-and-vision-problems/

 

Hello everyone - paper/study published by rxisk on correlation between antidepressants, and eyesight problems, of all sorts. Very useful if looking to be diagnosed by an unaware doctor/just good to have to hand on medical visits.

 

Hope this helps!

[morgana]

Solution to Dry eyes

 

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hope this helps... 

 

Edited July 20, 2022 by ChessieCat
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[hennie86]

I have had vision issues thanks to psych meds. Also during withdrawal. In the past while using SSRIs(Lexapro) I experienced weird symptoms in my eyes. I felt like I experienced pressure in my eyes(especially when I forgot to take dose on time and took the next dose), my pupils were constantly dilated, I had light sensitivity and I was constantly using eyedrops for dry eyes thinking dry eyes were the issue. Blinking my eyes a lot trying to see better that way. Then I went to get my vision checked and my intraocular pressures were high. Not really high, but higher than they should be. I think it explained a lot. During wd I experienced sensitivity to light, and while moving eyes vertically I got brain zaps. My vision was good though and did not need eyeglasses. I was advived by a doctor to get my eye pressures checked regularly in the case if I am developing glaucoma. 

 

Lately I heard from eye doctor that SSRIs could probably cause high intraocular pressure, there is a connection. I have also been reading about the possible connection of glaucoma and psych meds trying to find is there one. I did not know it back then that SSRIs could raise eye pressures even though was thinking about the connection. When I stopped those pills my intraocular pressures got lower, sometimes they have been even in the normal range. It worries me that I used those drugs for years having higher eye pressures than normal.

 

When I was using antipsychotics as a part of my polypharmacy such as Zyprexa and Seroquel I experienced blurred vision, and floaters and even double vision. I had difficulties to see sometimes in front of me because of the blurriness. My eye pressure were not checked during that time, I wonder what those drugs did to that. All of this was fixed when I got off them and during slow benzo taper.

 

I have had difficulties focusing my vision when reading during benzo withdrawal.

Last year I started to see floater (dark spot) in my left eye during benzo withdrawal. It went away after I had it for months.

 

Lately I went to eye exam to get my eyes checked. My vision was still good, eye pressures normal, optic nerves ok. I still don't need glasses. My eyes were dilated with tropicamide that is anticholinergic drug that has effect on autonomic CNS that is connected with pupil dilation. After that drug I have been having issues for weeks. It felt like it triggered immediately similar symptoms such as SSRIs that have been gone for years. I went to check my eye pressures week after the exam and they were higher than they should be. I experienced eye pain, lights looked weird for many days, I was really sensitive to light for days even though the drug was supposed to be short acting. I have pressure sensation in eyes, I have troubles focusing my vision, my night vision is poorer and my vision is blurred. I have again sensation like I have dry eyes even though I do not. I did not have these symptoms before the exam. Now my eye pressures are back to normal but blurriness has remained. I am worried.

[Blanca]

Eye disorders

 

I started having extropia with the pills but it has gotten worse. Problems with the movement, coordination, vision... I have both eyes inflammated now. Did anyone experience similar symptoms? Did it get better? Should I go to the hospital? I'm scared I'll only face more gaslighting.

 

Edited November 9, 2022 by ChessieCat
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[ultra718]

On 2/9/2014 at 4:15 AM, eva said:

Anyone else have dry painful eyes, with blurry vision, especially in the mornings and late evenings? And/or tip on what to do about it?

Eva, 

 

I’m here 6years later experiencing dry, painful eyes along with tension headaches. Did it improve for you? How are you now? 

[Tigz91]

On 2/20/2023 at 8:13 PM, ultra718 said:

Eva, 

 

I’m here 6years later experiencing dry, painful eyes along with tension headaches. Did it improve for you? How are you now? 

Hi, I get them really bad my eyes feel super weird sometimes. I also get a dry mouth and nose. My eyes feel painful and bone dry. I get really bad headaches, sometimes it feels like someone is blowing cold air into them. I'm 8 months off ADs. How are you doing now?

[ultra718]

On 7/6/2023 at 6:47 AM, Tigz91 said:

How are you doing now?

I’m doing much better! Im 7 months off AD & I had a flair of the eye pain & blurriness for the first time in 3 months last week. It only lasted for half a day & was resolved with sleep. The headaches have basically completely resolved now. You can look at my past posts to see my post recent update. It’s definitely gotten better although I’m currently going through a wave of symptoms I know it will improve soon. 

[Tigz91]

Th

On 7/13/2023 at 3:06 AM, ultra718 said:

I’m doing much better! Im 7 months off AD & I had a flair of the eye pain & blurriness for the first time in 3 months last week. It only lasted for half a day & was resolved with sleep. The headaches have basically completely resolved now. You can look at my past posts to see my post recent update. It’s definitely gotten better although I’m currently going through a wave of symptoms I know it will improve soon. 

Sorry for the late reply, good to hear your feeling much better, I'm 8 months off and still have a lot of physical symptoms including vision issues. It's so frustrating that the symptoms seem to change constantly. I hope your wave is a short one. 

[j1290]

On 7/12/2023 at 7:06 PM, ultra718 said:

The headaches have basically completely resolved now.

I'm super happy to hear that has happened for you!  I'm tapering Wellbutrin and getting to low doses and the continuing headaches have my attention.  I'm relieved to hear that things continue to get better after reaching zero.  

 

To be honest, out of all the symptoms, the most concerning were the vision issues.  The lingering lightning bolt after images, choppy movement, and shadows in my peripheral vision all came and went but were always an unpleasant surprise.   I had some other vision issues a while back too that I wonder if there was a connection.  

 

So I'm not going to sweat it if they continue after I reach zero, there's still going to be a lot of healing to do.  If I could be in good shape in 7 months, I'd be so happy.  

 

Thanks again!

[upsideDown]

Hey all. I'm a bit late to this party.

 

Tapered off Prozac and then restarted it. Now I can see the blood vessels in my eyes anytime I'm outside. Very strong blue field entoptic phenomenon almost anywhere including indoors in the right lighting.

 

I hate it with a passion. It's oppressive, looks like the sky is full of gnats on any day. Driving is distracting and I don't like being outside.

 

Did this improve for anyone? Thought of a life of this is miserable.