D-13 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I was just randomly watching a movie...and all of a sudden I noticed something...my right eye...pretty much my peripheral vision was distorted...kinda like wavy lines. It was so bad that I looked straight ahead and placed my hand so I could see it in my peripheral area....I could barely see my hand! I said...ok...maybe it's just me looking at the computer screen too much...took a nap...it kinda helped...but it took another hour before it was completely gone. My eyes are fine now...so I have no clue what the f**k was going on...scary moment man! This stuff scared the shit outta me. I'm making an appointment with the eye doc for next weekend for a checkup. I hope it's nothing serious. moral of the story...get your eyes checked regularly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 21 2007, 07:11 PM) I was just randomly watching a movie...and all of a sudden I noticed something...my right eye...pretty much my peripheral vision was distorted...kinda like wavy lines. It was so bad that I looked straight ahead and placed my hand so I could see it in my peripheral area....I could barely see my hand! I said...ok...maybe it's just me looking at the computer screen too much...took a nap...it kinda helped...but it took another hour before it was completely gone. My eyes are fine now...so I have no clue what the f**k was going on...scary moment man! This stuff scared the shit outta me. I'm making an appointment with the eye doc for next weekend for a checkup. I hope it's nothing serious. moral of the story...get your eyes checked regularly. You may have had a piece of lint or debris in your eye that wasn't easily seen, possibly distorting your vision? Were you laying down right beforehand? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 QUOTE (RushRevisited @ Jan 21 2007, 05:15 PM) QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 21 2007, 07:11 PM) I was just randomly watching a movie...and all of a sudden I noticed something...my right eye...pretty much my peripheral vision was distorted...kinda like wavy lines. It was so bad that I looked straight ahead and placed my hand so I could see it in my peripheral area....I could barely see my hand! I said...ok...maybe it's just me looking at the computer screen too much...took a nap...it kinda helped...but it took another hour before it was completely gone. My eyes are fine now...so I have no clue what the f**k was going on...scary moment man! This stuff scared the shit outta me. I'm making an appointment with the eye doc for next weekend for a checkup. I hope it's nothing serious. moral of the story...get your eyes checked regularly. You may have had a piece of lint or debris in your eye that wasn't easily seen, possibly distorting your vision? Were you laying down right beforehand? no I was just sitting at the computer. I know what your thinking...getting up too fast...headrush. I thought about that too...but I was sitting upright watching a movie...it was like that though...just in wavy lines. It was odd. Never had this before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sundog Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Go get that checked, sister. Let us know what the Dr. says. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromancer Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Possible migraine also. They all don't hurt. Some affect your vision. I get something similar to this, where it seems like half my eye does not work anymore. Sounds very similar. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 QUOTE (Necromancer @ Jan 21 2007, 05:46 PM) Possible migraine also. They all don't hurt. Some affect your vision. I get something similar to this, where it seems like half my eye does not work anymore. Sounds very similar. really? and I only thought that Migraines hurt like hell... thats good to know though. Thanks for the tips Necro Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Yeah I just looked up migraines in wikipedia...sounds like thats what I have. Never had a migraine before and frankly I don't want this again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blonde77th Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Still good to go get them checked though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Necromancer Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 QUOTE (blonde77th @ Jan 21 2007, 08:38 PM) Still good to go get them checked though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RushRevisited Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 QUOTE (blonde77th @ Jan 21 2007, 08:38 PM) Still good to go get them checked though . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 22, 2007 Author Share Posted January 22, 2007 Totally. I am still going to the check up Thanks for your help everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deadwing2112 Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 21 2007, 08:03 PM) QUOTE (Necromancer @ Jan 21 2007, 05:46 PM) Possible migraine also. They all don't hurt. Some affect your vision. I get something similar to this, where it seems like half my eye does not work anymore. Sounds very similar. really? and I only thought that Migraines hurt like hell... thats good to know though. Thanks for the tips Necro Yah it could be that, cause I know a kid who loses his vision sometimes when he gets serious migraines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I hope all is ok, D. Glad you're going to get that checked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madra sneachta Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Can't say I know too much about migraines D., and hopefully that's what it will prove to be. All I can say from my experience is I'm much happier hearing about distortion in the peripheral vision that in the centre, which suggests it's not a retinal problem. Let us know how the check up goes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
different strings Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 Yeah coming from someone who is quite shortsighted I am glad that you are not going to leave this unchecked D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fridge Posted January 22, 2007 Share Posted January 22, 2007 I'm not an Optometrist, but I do have some medical knowledge being an RGN and an Offshore medic..... I think this has most likely been caused by the fact you were looking at screens of one kind or another for an extended period. The eyeball movement is controlled by ancillary muscles and these get fatigued just like any others, though you may not be aware of it. It is quite possible that the oscuration you received was due to "drag" caused by the fatigue. There are also muscles which facillitate lens accommodation, and these can get fatigued too. This would be borne out by the fact that it improved with rest. You are however, quite right to get it checked out. Another thing to consider is whether you have your computer workstation set up in an ergonomically correct way. I am a QWE (Qualified Workstation Evaluator) and a few simple adjustments can make a real difference, believe me. As far as migraines go, I'm not convinced, but it is possible. There is also the possibility that you may need PC glasses, but your optician will be able to tell you that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladirushfan80 Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 HEY D-13.... just checking to see if you had a follow up??? everything ok??? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush! Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 I've never had a migraine before, but my Mom has. She says they suck really bad. Hope you're OK D. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 QUOTE (ladirushfan80 @ Jan 26 2007, 08:08 AM) HEY D-13.... just checking to see if you had a follow up??? everything ok??? My appointment is next weekend Feb 3rd. Couldn't get in this week. Nothing has happened so far. So thats good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pags Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 26 2007, 02:01 PM) QUOTE (ladirushfan80 @ Jan 26 2007, 08:08 AM) HEY D-13.... just checking to see if you had a follow up??? everything ok??? My appointment is next weekend Feb 3rd. Couldn't get in this week. Nothing has happened so far. So thats good news. That IS good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daylin Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 D, this is the first time I've seen this! I'm glad nothing has happened since the first time. We'll wait and see what your doctor has to say. Be well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlswing Posted January 26, 2007 Share Posted January 26, 2007 QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 21 2007, 07:11 PM)I was just randomly watching a movie...and all of a sudden I noticed something...my right eye...pretty much my peripheral vision was distorted...kinda like wavy lines. It was so bad that I looked straight ahead and placed my hand so I could see it in my peripheral area....I could barely see my hand! I said...ok...maybe it's just me looking at the computer screen too much...took a nap...it kinda helped...but it took another hour before it was completely gone. My eyes are fine now...so I have no clue what the f**k was going on...scary moment man! This stuff scared the shit outta me. I'm making an appointment with the eye doc for next weekend for a checkup. I hope it's nothing serious. moral of the story...get your eyes checked regularly. Hi; I'm not an optometrist and it's always a good idea to have these checked things checked out. I do have a question did you still see like that with your eyes closed? I suffer from migrianes and have since I was 15 years old. There are several different kinds. I suffer from 2 different kinds. What you have described sounds like what we in the "migraine world" know as an auroa. They almost make you want to punch your own eye so it'll go away. It is common to get these with migraine with or with out pain. For some it is the first sign that a truly debilitating migraine is on the way. For other this is all they ever experience. I don't know if or when you have an appointment, but (This is going to sound odd) if this happens again before the appointment. Get a piece of soft white bread - wonder is the best - (no I don't work for them). Take off the crust and then ball it up, eat it slowly. Usually 2 or 3 pieces within an hour will help it go away. GOOD LUCK! I truly hope it's nothing bad and that it's not migraines. If it is and you need some help with good wives tale on how to treat & treatment options pm me. I'm pleased to say with the latest meds. I take I haven't had one in almost 2 years now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted January 26, 2007 Author Share Posted January 26, 2007 QUOTE (owlswing @ Jan 26 2007, 12:20 PM) QUOTE (D-13 @ Jan 21 2007, 07:11 PM)I was just randomly watching a movie...and all of a sudden I noticed something...my right eye...pretty much my peripheral vision was distorted...kinda like wavy lines. It was so bad that I looked straight ahead and placed my hand so I could see it in my peripheral area....I could barely see my hand! I said...ok...maybe it's just me looking at the computer screen too much...took a nap...it kinda helped...but it took another hour before it was completely gone. My eyes are fine now...so I have no clue what the f**k was going on...scary moment man! This stuff scared the shit outta me. I'm making an appointment with the eye doc for next weekend for a checkup. I hope it's nothing serious. moral of the story...get your eyes checked regularly. Hi; I'm not an optometrist and it's always a good idea to have these checked things checked out. I do have a question did you still see like that with your eyes closed? I suffer from migrianes and have since I was 15 years old. There are several different kinds. I suffer from 2 different kinds. What you have described sounds like what we in the "migraine world" know as an auroa. They almost make you want to punch your own eye so it'll go away. It is common to get these with migraine with or with out pain. For some it is the first sign that a truly debilitating migraine is on the way. For other this is all they ever experience. I don't know if or when you have an appointment, but (This is going to sound odd) if this happens again before the appointment. Get a piece of soft white bread - wonder is the best - (no I don't work for them). Take off the crust and then ball it up, eat it slowly. Usually 2 or 3 pieces within an hour will help it go away. GOOD LUCK! I truly hope it's nothing bad and that it's not migraines. If it is and you need some help with good wives tale on how to treat & treatment options pm me. I'm pleased to say with the latest meds. I take I haven't had one in almost 2 years now. bread eh'? I'll keep that in mind! Yeah even with my eyes closed I could still see it. Bread eh'? Thanks for the suggestions! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owlswing Posted January 27, 2007 Share Posted January 27, 2007 I hope it helps! It's still best to have a Dr. check things out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D-13 Posted February 3, 2007 Author Share Posted February 3, 2007 Perfect X ray vision She said it was just a migraine...or as owlswing put it, an auroa. All is good Thanks everyone for your help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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