Sometimes when I'm relaxed, for instance sitting at my computer, I start to lose vision in my left eye. It usually takes the form of a dark "C" or donut around my central vision (e.g. I can see through it to a single word but it covers up most of the web page). If I blink or even move my eye in the slightest, it goes away, returning in a few seconds if I am still relaxed.
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posted by RobotVoodooPower
on Apr 26, 2013 -
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Is there anything I can do to minimize, hide, or slow down the lines developing under my eyes?
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posted by raztaj
on Jan 10, 2013 -
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When I take a hot shower, or am around any kind of steam, my left eye steams up like a mirror. It's like this for about 20-30 minutes. I have Keratocunus. More details inside...
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posted by bodgy
on Jan 4, 2013 -
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I don't have vision insurance anymore. I would like to get my eyes examined anyway. I have a few questions about how this works.
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posted by millipede
on Jan 4, 2013 -
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How do I make the area around my eyes look softer and younger? I have genetics, Lasik complications and sinus issues working against me.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 19, 2012 -
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I stare at the computer all day for work, and I stare at it at home for recreation and to further my career-change efforts. In the last year or so, though, I've developed intermittent eye strain that makes it almost impossible to do my job or to make any progress on changing careers.
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posted by indognito
on Nov 24, 2012 -
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I have dark hazel (green/brown) eyes that look green up close, generic brownish from a distance. I also have lips. What do I do with them?
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posted by kythuen
on Oct 30, 2012 -
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For months my one-eyed kitty has been battling flare-ups of the herpes virus in her remaining eye. We’ve been the vet countless times. She appears to have other issues including anxiety and possibly allergies. I’ve spent a small fortune, spent hours worrying, and most of all don’t want to be responsible for my cat going blind. Anyone else have experience with this?
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posted by indognito
on Oct 23, 2012 -
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Eyes 20/10 with correction, where to get the sharpest prescription in the US?
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posted by zippy
on Sep 17, 2012 -
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Which animal has the hardest eyes? I was thinking about how eyes are pretty soft and it might be advantageous for a creature to have "natural goggles" protecting its squishy eyes. Which animal's eyes have the toughest coating? (I do not care to hear about the protective qualities of retractable eyeLIDs, only the surface which can not be retracted, and which must be seen through.)
posted by Greg Nog
on Jul 20, 2012 -
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What is the best place in the country to get my eyes checked out? I went to Walmart's eye center but...
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posted by banished
on Jun 10, 2012 -
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Very nearsighted woman in need of new prescription. Looking for general advice in finding an eye doctor or recommendations in Southeastern Michigan*. Snowflake: No insurance.
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posted by royalsong
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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I am considering changing from contact lenses that last one month to daily disposable lenses. Is there anything that I should know? Looking for pros and cons, particularly from anyone who has made this switch.
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posted by blurker
on May 21, 2012 -
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I decided to try gas permeable contacts today, but now I've read previous questions on mefi, I am having serious concerns over my choice. Does anyone like their RGP contacts, especially after years of soft contact lens wear?
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posted by Kronur
on May 18, 2012 -
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Our 18 month old needs glasses. Before we head over to the eyeglasses store, is there anything we should know?
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posted by ambrosia
on May 9, 2012 -
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The post about Chicago bars got me to thinking about a 4 o'clock bar I spent some time in, and, more specifically, about the bartender who worked in that bar. I do not know the name of the bar and I don't much care, though I guess it'd be fun to know. I do not know the bartenders name, and about that I care very much.
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posted by dancestoblue
on Apr 17, 2012 -
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Please recommend OTC products/at-home treatments and preventive measures for recurring eye styes and eyelid issues. Gross details within!
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posted by pupstocks
on Apr 10, 2012 -
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Does preventing "blue light" exposure in the context of ocular health also include blue colors on the computer monitor?
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posted by Brian B.
on Mar 11, 2012 -
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I have a weird medical issue that has caused a couple internists to shrug their shoulders. It involves dizziness and an ability to hear my pulse when moving my eyes in a certain way.
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posted by balistic
on Feb 14, 2012 -
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How can I adjust my work/life plans in the face of serious vision problems and recovery from surgery? (Details inside.)
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posted by bad grammar
on Dec 17, 2011 -
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I ordered new glasses online. I've been wearing them for 4 days and they still seem "off" a little. How long did it take you to get used to new glasses? Is something wrong with these?
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posted by nakedmolerats
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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I'm experiencing strange visual effects on the edge of sleep. Hypnogogic hallucinations or neurological issues?
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posted by bad grammar
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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I've recently been diagnosed with what I am told is a manageable case of Central Serous Retinopathy (CSR), which means there is a tear in my retina that is allowing fluid to leak in and form a bubble in the back of my eye. I have some questions about helping it heal.
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posted by anonymous
on Dec 1, 2011 -
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I'm looking for a place online where I can get a bunch of non-prescription soft contact lenses that I could use to practice putting stuff into my eye.
I went for my first contact lens fitting about a year ago, and it took me a good 30 minutes of trying to get them in. At the end of this torture my eyes were red and teary and I had to keep blowing my nose. Things got busy and I never ended going back after the 3rd fitting (I have a crazy astigmatism that requires toric lenses and is apparently hard to fit). I also never got the hang of putting the lenses in without sitting in front of a mirror for a long, long time. Before going back, I'd like to get the hang of it. That's where you come in.
Since I don't have a prescription, I'd like to use lenses that don't correct vision. Maybe color lenses -- would that work? I'd imagine they're all pretty similar, or no? Are color contacts soft? Is there maybe a site that gives away samples lenses with no prescription somewhere?
posted by Feel the beat of the rhythm of the night
on Nov 16, 2011 -
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Four years ago the axis number for my left eye (I have astigmatism) was 52º, now it's 48º. Is this normal? I thought those numbers were supposed to always go up with age.
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posted by Omon Ra
on Jun 4, 2011 -
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How do I take closeup photographs of my daughters' beautiful eyes using my limited photography skills and mediocre lenses?
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posted by AngerBoy
on May 23, 2011 -
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1. How old were you when you got bifocal lenses? 2. How difficult was it to adjust to them, particularly if you got contact lenses? 3. How many different pairs or combinations of lenses did you have to try before finding something that worked? 4. Are there new options in recent years that a near-sighted person with worsening close-up vision should know about? Thanks for helping me go to my eye doctor with good questions ready.
posted by mediareport
on May 23, 2011 -
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I have a dry eyes issue - could it be connected to Retin-A use? Any anecdotal experience with treating dry eyes?
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posted by LizzyBee
on May 13, 2011 -
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I have Strabismus, a misalignment of the eyes which causes double vision. It's a condition I've dealt with my whole life but which had largely only manifested itself during periods of above-average tiredness, fatigue, or intoxication. As I passed through my 20s and now into my mid 30s, the condition has worsened to the point where it affects me every day, and I want to fix it. I'm considering eye muscle surgery, but I'd like to hear some personal accounts as to the effectiveness of this treatment. Positive or negative experiences are welcome, as well as non-surgical treatment ideas.
posted by srkit
on Apr 14, 2011 -
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What things could be in the air in my apartment that could make my eyes burn, but not my boyfriend's? YANMD.
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posted by juniperesque
on Mar 12, 2011 -
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We have a cat that sometimes visits our garden that has short legs and very strange eyes. They are big, dark brown and flecked. The cat seems healthy and affectionate, but I'm curious why it looks
like this.
posted by Zarkonnen
on Feb 16, 2011 -
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No amount of hydration, sleep, cucumbers, teabags, fancy gels and creams will get rid of the very dark circles under my eyes. I have made peace with the fact that they will never ever go away, but I would love some makeup solutions for covering them up. Is it possible to do so fairly minimally, without layers upon layers of caked on makeup and products? What products have you had success with?
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posted by raztaj
on Feb 15, 2011 -
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