04/03/2026
April is National Stress Awareness Month. When you’re stressed out for a long time, the constant dilation makes you sensitive to light and can cause serious strain on your eyes. Plus, the tension you feel will cause the muscles in and around your eyes to tighten – creating a feeling of soreness or twitching.
Learn more about stress-related eye problems and what you can do:
https://www.aoa.org/healthy-eyes/caring-for-your-eyes/mental-health-and-your-eyes #:~:text=Stress%20can%20impact%20your%20vision%20in%20a,Eye%20strain%20*%20Eyelid%20twitching%20and%20spasms