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Posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 8:39:59
Has anyone experienced this? When squinting
a word is projected on the left side of one eye:
it is always the same word. At first I thought, it
was the left hand margin of saved files, but today, i noticed it again upon squinting, when that margin was not there to pick it up. It is always the same 5-letter word (a name) and it is very clear, as if reading a typed word.Very curious. It only happens if i squint.
Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2007, at 11:39:20
In reply to Perception and computer screen, posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 8:39:59
Squiggles not sure what you mean can you explain a bit more? Thanks. Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 11:48:34
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » Squiggles, posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2007, at 11:39:20
> Squiggles not sure what you mean can you explain a bit more? Thanks. Phillipa
Not sure if it's a underlying screen projection as my computer is very faint, and old; but when i squint in the morning, sort of cross my eyes sometimes when i'm tired, i notice a name in caps which is on my left hand column. So, I thought my eyes are just crossing and bringing it in apparent focus. But this time i saw it again when on a different screen configuration.
It's like you cross your eyes and you see double, only i see this typed name sometimes, and it's always the same font, always the same size, always the same caps... so it's coming from somewhere, and i guess the screen; otherwise my eyes? Not possible.
It's strange and wondered if anyone has had that experience on their computer screen.
Squiggles
Posted by SometimesBlue on August 23, 2007, at 11:55:21
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » Phillipa, posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 11:48:34
Never happened to me...what's the name? anyone you know?
Kinda creepy....but very curious....
-SB
Posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 12:03:51
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen, posted by SometimesBlue on August 23, 2007, at 11:55:21
> Never happened to me...what's the name? anyone you know?
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> Kinda creepy....but very curious....
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> -SBOne of my file names; not creepy if every phenomenon has an explanation. I looked this up:
I'll try to read it and understand it-- it may be relevant;"Dynamics of letter string perception in the human occipitotemporal cortex" BRAIN 1999, 122, 2119-2131; A. Tarkiainen, P. Helenius, C. Hansen, P. L. Cornellissen and R. Salmelin;
I haven't read the whole article yet;
(xpdf:/tmp/2119.pdf)
Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2007, at 17:43:44
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » Phillipa, posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 11:48:34
Well could it be a floater as I got one last summer they assume all shapes mine a spider appears a lot when under stress. Luckily a retinologist was seeing post op patients that day fit me in and said a floater his fear was a detached retina. I would not worry. But if it continues I'd see an eye doc. Better safe than sorry but seriously google on real google floater and see if that is like what you're seeing. Let me know. Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 17:53:53
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » Squiggles, posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2007, at 17:43:44
> Well could it be a floater as I got one last summer they assume all shapes mine a spider appears a lot when under stress. Luckily a retinologist was seeing post op patients that day fit me in and said a floater his fear was a detached retina. I would not worry. But if it continues I'd see an eye doc. Better safe than sorry but seriously google on real google floater and see if that is like what you're seeing. Let me know. Phillipa
Interesting that you say that, because the last time i was at the optometrist's, he asked me if i had any kind of damage or incident, because he saw spots in the back of one eye. I told him about the "stroke/seizure" incident, and he asked me if i had seen a dr. or psychiatrist about it.
This thing is not a floater though; it is so clear and a carbon copy of the original visual and only on the screen- so it may be something resonating on the screen, but i am not sure; it could be a brain leftover in memory from that stroke/seizure incident; don't know.
Sigh, i don't need any more problems, believe me, lol.
Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2007, at 19:49:50
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » Phillipa, posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 17:53:53
I didn't know of a stroke seizure incident. So he saw spots in the back of your eye? Maybe it's the screen or maybe something that needs attention. He must keep records could you call and tell him/her of this and ask if you should be concerned? Phillipa
Posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 20:35:22
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » Squiggles, posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2007, at 19:49:50
> I didn't know of a stroke seizure incident. So he saw spots in the back of your eye? Maybe it's the screen or maybe something that needs attention. He must keep records could you call and tell him/her of this and ask if you should be concerned? Phillipa
If i remember correctly, (and i probably don't) i think he said it may be the beginning of a cataract. It hasn't bothered me actually, just this weird vision when my eyes cross. The stroke/seizure took place after 18 mo. of unsuccessful clonazepam withdrawal, in the hottest summer in memory- could have been a heat stroke- very sick for a month and a half- almost unconscious with severe axe headache constantly; not trying withdrawal from drug EVER again.tx for your concern
Squiggles
Posted by Phillipa on August 23, 2007, at 20:46:39
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » Phillipa, posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 20:35:22
I have two small cataracts in the peripheral line of vision but I believe not sure they are white and don't affect my vision now if they were to expand and cover line of vision they would . Must google that too. Phillipa
Posted by SometimesBlue on August 24, 2007, at 13:36:04
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » SometimesBlue, posted by Squiggles on August 23, 2007, at 12:03:51
did not know it was a documented thing, very interesting...let me know what you find out...s
still very curious,
SB> "Dynamics of letter string perception in the human occipitotemporal cortex" BRAIN 1999, 122, 2119-2131; A. Tarkiainen, P. Helenius, C. Hansen, P. L. Cornellissen and R. Salmelin;
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> I haven't read the whole article yet;
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> Squiggles
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Posted by Squiggles on August 24, 2007, at 15:39:29
In reply to Re: Perception and computer screen » Squiggles, posted by SometimesBlue on August 24, 2007, at 13:36:04
> did not know it was a documented thing, very interesting...let me know what you find out...s
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> still very curious,
> SB
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> > "Dynamics of letter string perception in the human occipitotemporal cortex" BRAIN 1999, 122, 2119-2131; A. Tarkiainen, P. Helenius, C. Hansen, P. L. Cornellissen and R. Salmelin;Lots of stuff in this area in the field of visual pattern recognition and neurological lesions and other oddities; quite a few articles on PubMed with authors above and others; i regret that i do not have the ability to understand this level of scientific articles; the key words i used to look at some articles on PubMed
were
- the names of the authors above
- occipitotemporal cortex
- visual projection
- character recognition
- word perceptionlots of really technical stuff for those who delight in this area; it seems that the left and right hemispheres, lesions, hemopeia, dyslexia are key concepts. MRIs are used to detect the eye-brain functions;
sorry, i can't do better than that;
Squiggles
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