Blurred vision

[ZipJim]

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]

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

 

[wv2win]

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

 

[ZipJim]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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.

 

[Elokin6]

That really doesn't sound like nic poisoning to me. You really ought to call your doc.

 

[Angela]

No, you're just having trouble re-focusing after staring at the LED to check the battery's coming on

 

[TropicalBob]

There's some good advice among the jokes here. Nicotine constricts arteries, lessening blood flow and raising blood pressure. Pump nicotine into your body over and over for a long period and ... hardening of the arteries sets in. Permanent narrowing.

You might be suffering a symptom of decreased blood flow to your eyes, brought on my vaping nicotine.

Two years ago, the first sign I had of a 95% clogged right carotid artery -- a set-up for a stroke -- was infrequent, short-lived blurred vision in one eye. That set off a search for the cause, which was found, followed by a major surgery to clear the artery. I had a week the live, the surgeon said, because the clog had created a clot ready to break off and travel to my brain.

Your arteries don't care if nicotine comes from an e-cig or a cig, a patch or a snus pouch. Nicotine has consequences. Get checked -- or quit nicotine now.

 

[paladinx]

well I mean bobs post is probably one of the worst case scenarios, but Im not sure anyone even knows your age? to me, blurry vision does not always have to be something serious. It could be something as simple as having dry eyes, It has been said numerous times here that vapor is a drying agent, Thats why many get sore throats etc, The vapor could be drying out your eyes.

 

[Nepenthy]

well I mean bobs post is probably one of the worst case scenarios, but Im not sure anyone even knows your age?

Well, he did say hes been smoking for 25 yrs, lets hope hes at least 40! Dry eyes causes, well, dry eyes. Hes having problems focusing.

 

[ZipJim]

Thanks for the response folks. There's definitely some good advice out there and I will now get a medical opinion.
Titanflyer - thanks for the suggestion about the 0mg juice. I'll order some tomorrow and set about the process of elimination.
Nepenthy - thanks for hitting the heavy stuff just to test my theory;-) I hope your eyes have recovered now!

I'm still convinced my problem is linked to the vaping. It just seems too coincidental that having never had any problems with my eyes, it should start a few weeks after taking up vaping. I also think that I'm taking in too much nicotine. Up until June, I smoked a pack of Marlboro Lights every day for over 25 years. I started vaping on 18mg nicotine, but have only reduced it to 14mg in the past couple of days. Also, I tend to drag harder on the e-cig to get decent vapour and that happy smoking feeling. Maybe that's where I'm going wrong.

Anyway, I'll have the 0mg juice next week, so let the experiments commence. I'll also be darkening the doctor's door. So, thanks to (almost!) everyone for the constructive advice and support. From a new member's point of view, this seems like a very supportive and friendly forum.

 

[BARENETTED]

Zip - sorry to hear about your problem.

However, I am just so puzzled as to why - when someone begins vaping and experiences any change in their body - they immediately attribute it to vaping??? What makes anyone think that eliminating 4000 harmful chemicals, including carbon monoxide, from your body would cause an adverse reaction. Do you think that putting those 4000 chemicals back into your body will improve the situation?

Please don't take this personal. I am not attacking you. I just wish people would think logically about things like this before posting here.
Just more BS for our illustrious FDA, WHO and other anti orgs to use as a weapon against us.

 

[Nestran]

I don't agree that this is nicotine related. I was a pack a day lights smoker and am now vaping 18mg and am sure that I am not taking in the nic level that I did while smoking. My body is telling me this by still having the slight but tolerable crave even after a vape session.

Go to the doc and post your results please (If you feel comfortable). Everyone seems to want to tag vaping with everything new that happens to them. Look at what you were doing to yourself smoking, did you ever think things that happened to you when you smoked were from that????

I am not attacking the OP, just trying to shake some sense in here.

Nestra,

 

[Mary Kay]

Zip while you are at the Doctor's office have them do a blood sugar test. You may be borderline diabetic. That most definatly causes blurry eyes. You may need glasses or a change in RX. You may have high blood presure..in other words, get checked out.
Good Luck and be well!

 

[AnglVapin]

OP... just to throw a little humor out there...

After I started vaping, my vision got blurry as well.

I got worried and went to the eye doctor.... Turns out, my vision was blurred from reading the forum so much to learn about e-cigs! I was reading so much that when I looked away from the computer.. everything was blurry! He prescribed some totally unsexy computer reading glasses! 8-o
Vision has been fine ever since. True story!

 

[Wormwood]

Zip - sorry to hear about your problem.

However, I am just so puzzled as to why - when someone begins vaping and experiences any change in their body - they immediately attribute it to vaping??? What makes anyone think that eliminating 4000 harmful chemicals, including carbon monoxide, from your body would cause an adverse reaction. Do you think that putting those 4000 chemicals back into your body will improve the situation?

Please don't take this personal. I am not attacking you. I just wish people would think logically about things like this before posting here.
Just more BS for our illustrious FDA, WHO and other anti orgs to use as a weapon against us.

Wow responses like these porbably make the FDA take us less serious. When fanboys ignore the facts and live/die by their vice.

I am pretty sure Jim is investigating his situation to best of his ability, even if it involves asking people who are experienced vaporers. Its thats another avenue to finding his solution. This forum is a great place to get advice for not only vaping, but many other situations. This forum is a great place for people of all types to share information and experiences.

Just because you havent experienced what Jim has DOES NOT mean it might not be from vaping. He might have an accelerated case, who knows. The fact of the matter is, this is vaping, it is only a couple years old. Yes we are eliminating tons of other chemicals, but vaping also in some cases is introducing new elements into our bodies. I myself hope that its not related to vaping, and I REALLY hope Jim resolves his situation and lives healthy. I highly recommend going to the doctor.

I just wish that some people would use logic before posting responses to a serious matter someone is having and not ignore the fact this case someone might have had an experience that they noticed after they started something that is as unresearched as vaping.

Sorry now I find myself being the person raving on, thanks. I say let the FDA try and use this..... Then when the problem resolves itself and everyone see that its not related to vaping, where will the FDA be then?

 

[SSRob]

Some people are hypersensitive to certain chemicals. I have a customer who is very allergic to sodium benzene/benzoate. If he drinks a pop or anything else containing even small amounts it puts him in bed sick for 3-4 days.