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  • Aug 21, 2024
  • Joined Oct 2, 2015
  • In 2 Dell S2421HN - 1 very good, can work 8 hours, 1 very bad, can't watch 30 min
  • In Let's make a list of doctors/optometrists who helped you.
  • In Let's make a list of doctors/optometrists who helped you.

    In order to have a "database" for other forum members to look through 🙂

    Me:

    Location: Sofia, Bulgaria

    • Hristo Blagoev (optometrist). Was the first who diagnosed me with exophoria and prescribed me proper glasses (prismatic) which helped a lot.
    • Possibly Violeta Chernodrinska (ophthalmologist). I have high hopes for her - I have my initial appointment set for August 16 2022. Conducts proper visual therapy (in the style that helped our esteemed forum member @martin )

    None of the specialists above were able to tell me why I get such extreme/unusual screenstrain.

  • In Projectors vs TVs

    I sat through a 2 hour movie in November at the theater and did experience some discomfort but more mild compared to the TV or computer (which is severe). I figured I should try a projector at home. I am not techy like the majority of you...so despite this projector being LED, I figured it would be worth a trial and error approach. I purchased this projector during a Black Friday deal: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B078J2CZ4B/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o03_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

    I have tried it twice so far. The first time for about 1.5 hours...experienced some mild strain and sensations, for lack of a better word. I tried it on Saturday for about 4.5-5 hours and did have some more moderate strain. I need to try it some more before deciding whether or not to keep it but, at this point, mild/moderate strain seems like progress when the TV or computer is severe. I imagine I will have to still limit my use of it to only a couple of hours...no binge watching shows like I wish I could still do. Someone on this thread mentioned a bulb projector...maybe that's worth a try. A DLP TV bothered me so I am not so sure about trying a DLP projector. I am interested in trying a CRT TV, but I have no idea if I can connect that to any streaming devices.

    Anyway, if my results from this projector change, I will update my response but so far, it may be okay (mild strain) to use in smaller increments of time.

    • In Projectors vs TVs

      Epson Home Cinema 2150 has worked fine for me.
      uses a bulb (instead of LED) for illumination which I think helped me.

      Trialed a LED one (RAGU Z720) prior and was no good for me

      • In Neck pain

        It's very well known that migraines (and light sensitivity) is connected to neck pain. It's surely not only you noticing it. I've noticed that myself, too. The reason is pretty much what you said -- the muscles are in a way or another connected, so if one gets inflamed, others will too. It's the same thing when I have hay fever in the Spring, I always know I will get toothaches too. The reason is my nose and respiratory system will be irritated, and that affects the upper part of my mouth too.

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