Functional vision loss/conversion disorder

Eye care
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My opthamologist says I have Functional vision loss. I've been having sever vision problems for 8 months now. I've seen a handful of specialist up to a neuro ophthalmologist at the University of Utah (I live in Maine so I was flown to Utah to see this doctor) and they have found nothing that cause my vision problems. I'm really not sure if they diagnosed me with functional vision loss because they really think I have a mental illness causing this or if they are just out of options trying to figure it out so they just made a bs diagnosis. This has happened to me in the past several times in the past 10 Years but always went away within a few months. Every time I've seen an opthamologist and neurologist and found nothing wrong. If anybody has any experience or advice I'd be very grateful. I'll list my symptoms.

Blurry vision that varies daily.

Spotty vision, I'll look at something and some areas around it will be blurred out.

Glare off of objects.

Shadow vision.

A lot of floaters which may be normal for me I'm just super sensitive to my vision with all this going on.

Hard time focusing.

Sever anxiety and depression everyday

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You dont state if you are receiving any medication but from what you tell us you have issues which will affect your brain functionality. Being anxious all the time and depressed has a knock on affect to all of your body. Our eyes and brain can only work properly if we can sleep well and relax and eat sensibly. All problems are caused by something..perhaps if you take back control of your life...and not feel bad about yourself. ..you might find things will improve themselves..which would be great!

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Hi Polly,

I am taking celexa, gabapenten, losarten and hydrochlorothiazide. I like your advice actually! I've even done this multiple times. I've tried to ignore the symptoms and go on with life. Unfortunately with vision, it can restrict you from doing things that you need to do to carry on with everyday life like working, driving, everything really. So just taking control of my life with these vision issues is impossible.