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Can anxiety cause you too be unable to focus eyes properly? eye exam 3months ago all was fine but anxiety very high? eyes also dry?
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Yes + Dry Eye: Yes the stress and associated catecholamines produced by your body can have an effect on the pupils causing them to dilate which can make a near sighted person more nearsighted at night, this making focusing more difficult. Try to do something each day to relieve stress. Reading, walking or exercising will help. A massage or talking it out may also help. See an eye specialist if problems.
Answered 9/23/2016
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