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blurred vision

  1. frozenborderline

    Vision problems , most likely neurological

    Date March 20th 2022 Visual problems. Even with glasses. Double vision, nystagmus , trouble focusing totally, blurry vision. Getting headache slightly when I focus hard. I didn't really notice this when I was only scrolling on my phone and not focusing on anything for long but I think...
  2. Tella

    Are you ok with reading?

    I know we have cognitive issues and any exertion is bad esp for severe patients like myself. Can you (esp if severe) read books ok? I find I can strangely read on my phone but my eyes hurt and my head gets overwhelmed when I try to read a book! So upset... Also read somewhere cognitive...