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Can problems with your vision and retinal disorders cause depression?
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Vision &depression: Possible, due to low esteem from self image issues, or could relate to medications taken for vision defects
Answered 3/26/2013
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Definitely: Any life stressor, including medical illness or vision problems, can cause anxiety and/or depression. Discuss these mental health issues with your doctors.
Answered 1/12/2013
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Vision: Depression anxiety stress or effect of medications.
Answered 1/12/2013
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Yes: Yes, visual problems are linked to depression particularly if they are chronic. However depression is common and should be evaluated by a doctor on its own merits.
Answered 11/25/2016
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