Blurred vision

**ZipJim** · 08-07-2009, 02:08 PM

Hi

I'm a new member here. I switched from smoking to vaping about 2 months ago and have been amazed at how easy it was, especially after 25 years on 20 a day. I've suffered from some of the more common symptoms, such as sore throats and headaches, but they've now been replaced with blurred vision.
I can't find many references to this symptom and was wondering how many others have suffered with it? My eyesight is good, but for the past 2 weeks, my ability to focus quickly has noticeably slowed and it seems to be worse after a couple of hits on the e-cig. Any shared experience would be appreciated.

Jim

**SudokuGal** · 08-07-2009, 02:19 PM

I have no idea, but to be on the safe side, go to the doctor!!! Blurred vision isn't something to take lightly.

**wv2win** · 08-07-2009, 02:38 PM

Did you ever think it might not have anything to do with vaping?????????

**ZipJim** · 08-07-2009, 02:59 PM

Hi guys. Thanks for replying so quickly.

You're right that I should see a doctor. I was just trying to find out possible causes first. I can't say that vaping is definitely the cause, but my eyesight is fine first thing in the morning and doesn't show any symptoms until after my first couple of puffs of the day.

I suppose I'm worried that a doctor might suggest I lay off the vaping as a precaution (which I probably should) but after not smoking for 2 months, I'm wary of anything that pushes me back towards real cigs. Also, being a typical man, I tend to avoid doctors until bits are actually dropping off! I've got to sort this out though.

**Majestic** · 08-07-2009, 03:08 PM

Originally Posted by wv2win

Did you ever think it might not have anything to do with vaping?????????

I kind of thought the same thing when I first read it a while ago. Many causes for blurred vision including migraines.

In some respects these forums hurt the vaping cause as much as they help. I can hear the FDA tapping the print button now.

**FRESH x913x** · 08-07-2009, 03:12 PM

sure your not over doing it? one of the symptoms of nic over dose is blurred vision. may wanna just calm down on the vaping and wait to go blind in atleast one eye before seeing a doctor.

**Nepenthy** · 08-07-2009, 03:37 PM

Welcome to the exciting world of getting old! While blurred vision is a symptom of nicotine overdose, the long focus times are not. On the weekends when I vape the most, my eyes getting blurry is a sure fire sign that I need to step back a little. It only lasts 10 mins or so if I stop vaping for awhile. While the blurry vision may contribute to the focus time being off, I dont think its causing it.

What I noticed last year, before I started vaping, is if I was looking at the TV in the next room, then looked at something directly in front of me, it would take longer to focus, and Id have to close one eye if I needed to focus quickly. Im 38 with 20/20 vision and have this slow focus issue when Im tired, doesnt correlate with vaping I dont think. While typing this, I loaded up a 36mg cart and took several long drags( ill sacrafice for science), enough to make my eyes a little blurry and everythings blurry, not just focus from far to near.

If you are getting blurry visions though, Id cut back on the amount of vaping, or at least cut back on the strength, I think you are getting too much nicotine.

**titanflyer** · 08-07-2009, 04:05 PM

Get some 0 nic juice with a great flavor you love and vape that for a day or half a day, see if the symptom goes away. Could likely be nic overdose or an allergic reaction to PG or VG, whichever you are using. Nobody here is a doctor though (or willing to say they are), so regardless, go see one pronto.