FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Does stress trigger OID?
We do not know for certain. There are many anecdotal reports (personal accounts) of patients flaring during or after a stressful time, but this question requires further scientific study. Although there is no scientific evidence to prove it, we believe that it is possible that certain kinds of stress may play a role in triggering flares of ocular inflammatory disease. Stress does not cause the illness itself, but stress is known to modify how the immune system functions. This has implications for stirring up all inflammatory illnesses, including ocular inflammatory disease.
