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Can temporary tunnel vision be a side effect of extreme anxiety?
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Yes: People often experience tunnel vision during panic attacks. Peripheral vision is lost or blurry, the pupils dilate, and the person can only see clearly when looking straight forward. This is a temporary symptom; it can be eliminated by fleeing a stressful situation, or using breathing or relaxation techniques.
Answered 12/9/2013
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