Yes, I also have eye problems when I lie on my back watching my iPad (with stand).
Usually they pass after getting up, but Im pretty sure its gradually causing damage.
this post was submitted on 08 Jun 2025
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I already thought of trying to prop up a projector to shine on the ceiling. But that's too much effort and would probably just annoy me because of the noise.
Maybe some special pillow could help.
Have you heard of prism glasses? I haven't gotten a pair yet but they might enable you to change your posture.
I totally forgot those things exist. And they're cheap enough to just try out.
There are plenty of smaller projectors now that don't make heaps of noise. Something like a Philips PicoPix Micro would probably be really good!
Neck has very little to do with vision. It is probably just fluids settling down in your eyes due to a fixed position for a long time.
The strange thing is that it only gets better when I fix my posture. Just changing the head rotation does nothing.
Rotating might not be enough to move the denser particles.
Do you see hazy floating particles sometimes?
Aye floaters gang, was quite concerning the first time I noticed, then annoying, now I don't notice them most of the time thankfully.
No particles or stars or anything like that. Just blurry vision and the inability to focus.
Have you considered not doing the thing that causes this?
The same way I considered suicide.
What???
Meaning I thought about the abstract concept but have naturally dismissed them as ridiculous notions.
Or if you want to read it differently, if I take away the only form of entertainment left to me I might as well kill myself.
I meant stop laying in that position while watching the screen. Why the melodrama
Because other positions are not viable. I'm not stupid. I honestly thought your comment was a joke.
It was not. Usually the best solutions are simple. How are other positions not viable?
You just broke three of this community's five rules, and I'd like you to feel bad about that. So go fuck yourself.
Thank you?
I can't be bothered explaining the intricacies of my illness and living situation in enough detail.