Eye Conditions
Why are the Eyes often affected when a person has Fibromyalgia?
This is a condition that impacts the Central Nervous System, and it is this that gives the muscles surrounding your Eyes commands they need in order to function correctly.
You also need your Brain to accurately interpret signals from the Eyes in order to see properly. With that in mind, consider the following five symptoms that you may experience regarding your vision:
Impaired Vision:
- One of the signs of Fibro is Fatigue. It can lead to muscle weakness. Things may appear blurred or doubled. Migraines can also cause visual disturbances. If your vision problems occur before or during a bad headache, this may indicate that you are also experiencing migraines.
Sensitivity to Light:
- Hypersensitivity to bright or glaring Lights can be part of Fibro and make it tough to see. You may want to invest in a pair of good sunglasses for the outdoors and glasses with a Glare-Resistant Coating for when you have to use screens for long periods of time.
Difficulty Driving at Night:
- It can be hard to drive at night when the glare from the headlights of oncoming traffic is blinding. Now add Fibro into the mix and driving after dark may become dangerous.
Eye Pain:
- Fibro is a painful condition, so this one perhaps makes the most sense. When you are tired or stressed out the effect may become even worse. Fibro people are more likely to suffer with Chronic Migraines or other headache conditions, and eye pain can be related to various types of headaches.
Dry Eyes:
- The Eyes use specific muscles to release moisture. If yours are dry, it may be an indicator that something isn’t functioning right. Of course, it can also indicate dehydration, so be sure that you are getting plenty of fluids. The early stages of dehydration can increase pain and cramping in the body, which is something that you certainly don’t need when living with a Fibro.