When your body is already working overtime to heal, even small changes can feel monumental. Over the years, I’ve faced my fair share of challenges with post-viral fatigue (thanks, Epstein-Barr) and electromagnetic hypersensitivity (EHS), but I wasn’t prepared for the curveball of worsening eyesight. What seemed like a minor inconvenience at first has become a major lesson in patience, self-awareness, and healing.
The First Signs
It started subtly—things in the distance became blurry, and focusing on screens felt harder than usual. At first, I chalked it up to fatigue or too much screen time, but it didn’t go away. For someone dealing with post-viral fatigue and EHS, where every ounce of energy feels precious, even small discomforts can quickly spiral into overstimulation.
I wasn’t just dealing with blurry vision. My brain felt overwhelmed trying to process visual input, almost like an unintentional EMDR session—information was “dancing” in my head. The sensation was disorienting and made scrolling or working on screens nearly impossible.
The Mind-Body Connection
What I didn’t realize at first was how deeply connected our eyesight is to our nervous system. Vision problems create a ripple effect: they strain the brain, heighten sensory overload, and trigger feelings of being wired but tired. For someone already managing the heightened sensitivities of EHS, this felt like too much.
On top of that, the emotional aspect of it hit me. I’d done so much to recover from the constant fatigue and overstimulation—this felt like a step backward. But instead of getting stuck in frustration, I reminded myself: healing is never linear.
Adjusting to Glasses
After a thorough eye exam, I learned I had a cylinder deviation, meaning my eyes were working harder than they should to focus. Enter: glasses. They’ve been both a blessing and a new challenge. Starting slow—wearing them for just a couple of hours a day—has helped ease the adjustment.
But let’s talk about how weird it feels. Wearing glasses introduces new sensations, and I could literally feel new activity in my head as my brain started processing clearer visuals. Even small activities like blow-drying my hair or scrolling my phone felt different. Not harder, necessarily, but different enough to remind me how much my body is still recalibrating.
I will be needing two separate pairs of glasses, as multifocal lenses are not an option for me due to triggering my condition. I don’t have my screen glasses yet, but I’m gradually adjusting to wearing my regular glasses. I’m adding one extra hour per day, and so far, my approach is working.
When Vision Overlaps with EHS
For anyone with EHS, vision changes can add another layer of complexity. While my Aires EMF modulating tools have been my saving grace, I’ve come to understand that my body is still sensitive. The extra effort my body is putting into processing these visual changes makes me more susceptible to the low-level radiation we’re constantly exposed to. It’s not that the EMF protection isn’t working—it’s that my body is simply in a phase where everything feels heightened.
This realization has been freeing in a way. Instead of blaming my tools or my body, I’m learning to work with what is. Giving myself breaks, grounding in nature, and practicing soothing techniques like the physiological sigh and child pose have become non-negotiables in my routine.
What I’ve Learned (So Far)
This journey has taught me a few things that might help if you’re going through something similar:
- Pace Yourself: If you’re adjusting to glasses, go slow. Your brain needs time to recalibrate, and overdoing it can make the process harder.
- Take Breaks: Screen time is especially taxing right now. Regular breaks—whether it’s closing your eyes for a minute or grounding outside—can help ease the strain.
- Be Kind to Yourself: It’s easy to feel frustrated when your body isn’t cooperating, but remember: healing takes time, and setbacks don’t erase progress.
- Stay Curious: Explore tools that support your body. For me, EMF protection and mindfulness practices have been game-changers.
Moving Forward
This phase is teaching me patience, trust, and the importance of listening to my body. Yes, it’s challenging, but it’s also another layer of healing that’s unfolding. If you’re dealing with a similar experience, know that you’re not alone—and there are ways to make it through without losing sight (pun intended) of your progress.
For now, I’m leaning into the process. And hey, maybe I’ll even learn to enjoy my glasses—they do, after all, add a certain wise-and-grounded vibe I’m kind of loving.
Read part two here.
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