Beyond the Bullseye: 13 Lesser-Known Warning Signs of Tick-Borne Illness

9. Vision's Hazy Tricks: When Seeing Isn't Believing

Are you noticing new, unexplained blurred vision, an increase in distracting floaters drifting across your sight, or a new sensitivity to light (photophobia) that makes bright environments uncomfortable? These visual disturbances can sometimes be subtle early indicators of tick-borne infections affecting the optic nerves or causing inflammation within the eye. While many factors can cause vision changes, their new onset, especially if accompanied by other systemic symptoms, should prompt consideration of a tick-related cause.