Astigmatism/mood

[CEB]

The other week I got a football smashed into my eye while still trying to play in goal in my forties. Second such injury in three years. Had a dark spot in bottom of vision for a week, the dark/sightless patch was still there at night for two weeks.
Anyway, went to optician & doctor. Optician found a haemorrhage in the eye, but said it’d probably go away by itself - it did. But he also did me a thorough eye test, which I’d not had since, maybe secondary school?
Diagnosed me with astigmatism, prescribed some glasses which arrived a couple of days ago.
I’d not quite realised how much I squint - full on screwing up for things far away, but a subtle constant squint that I’d barely been aware of. Anyway, my “grumpy” comment on the death thread just now made me realise - without glasses I’ve got a constant frown, and constantly have an expression of irritation. Main thing I’ve noticed since getting glasses is my face relaxes totally, and it sort of impacts on feeling generally more relaxed. Also my wife seems to not be like “what’s up?” cos of looking irritated.
Has anyone else found that a relatively trivial thing has a much bigger impact once resolved? I genuinely think that being able to see properly without straining has improved my well-being/mood in a way that I normally associate with an exercise regime and knocking drinking on the head

[Dunners]

I’d not quite realised how much I squint

Did all the "piggy-eyed" comments not at least make you think?

[CEB]

I’d not quite realised how much I squint

Did all the "piggy-eyed" comments not at least make you think?

Genuinely, yes, when the guy asked me about my vision

[Max B Gold]

Not strictly related but years ago walking from the tube to work I used to practice smiling to help me face up to the hell that was other people waiting for me in the office crying out for assistance, guidance and wise words.

[Max Fowler]

We need Off back on here to put your claims to the test.

[CEB]

We need Off back on here to put your claims to the test.

Ah, OFF - a fellow full of character, to be sure!

[Proposition Joe]

For years I thought it was "a stigmatism" rather than "astigmatism". Fun fact.

[Dunners]

For years I thought it was "a stigmatism" rather than "astigmatism". Fun fact.

Wait. What?

[Adz]

The other week I got a football smashed into my eye while still trying to play in goal in my forties. Second such injury in three years. Had a dark spot in bottom of vision for a week, the dark/sightless patch was still there at night for two weeks.
Anyway, went to optician & doctor. Optician found a haemorrhage in the eye, but said it’d probably go away by itself - it did. But he also did me a thorough eye test, which I’d not had since, maybe secondary school?
Diagnosed me with astigmatism, prescribed some glasses which arrived a couple of days ago.
I’d not quite realised how much I squint - full on screwing up for things far away, but a subtle constant squint that I’d barely been aware of. Anyway, my “grumpy” comment on the death thread just now made me realise - without glasses I’ve got a constant frown, and constantly have an expression of irritation. Main thing I’ve noticed since getting glasses is my face relaxes totally, and it sort of impacts on feeling generally more relaxed. Also my wife seems to not be like “what’s up?” cos of looking irritated.
Has anyone else found that a relatively trivial thing has a much bigger impact once resolved? I genuinely think that being able to see properly without straining has improved my well-being/mood in a way that I normally associate with an exercise regime and knocking drinking on the head

Did the glasses help? I was diagnosed with one about 10 years ago and the optician said glasses can't help with it.

[CEB]

The other week I got a football smashed into my eye while still trying to play in goal in my forties. Second such injury in three years. Had a dark spot in bottom of vision for a week, the dark/sightless patch was still there at night for two weeks.
Anyway, went to optician & doctor. Optician found a haemorrhage in the eye, but said it’d probably go away by itself - it did. But he also did me a thorough eye test, which I’d not had since, maybe secondary school?
Diagnosed me with astigmatism, prescribed some glasses which arrived a couple of days ago.
I’d not quite realised how much I squint - full on screwing up for things far away, but a subtle constant squint that I’d barely been aware of. Anyway, my “grumpy” comment on the death thread just now made me realise - without glasses I’ve got a constant frown, and constantly have an expression of irritation. Main thing I’ve noticed since getting glasses is my face relaxes totally, and it sort of impacts on feeling generally more relaxed. Also my wife seems to not be like “what’s up?” cos of looking irritated.
Has anyone else found that a relatively trivial thing has a much bigger impact once resolved? I genuinely think that being able to see properly without straining has improved my well-being/mood in a way that I normally associate with an exercise regime and knocking drinking on the head

Did the glasses help? I was diagnosed with one about 10 years ago and the optician said glasses can't help with it.

Immediate, massive difference for the better

[Rich Tea Wellin]

I have a mild astigmatism. Visions pretty good but for prescription glasses for when I’m working. Funnily enough, in the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed I’m squinting at my phone a bit or even closing one eye so I probably need to go back

[CEB]

I have a mild astigmatism. Visions pretty good but for prescription glasses for when I’m working. Funnily enough, in the last couple of weeks I’ve noticed I’m squinting at my phone a bit or even closing one eye so I probably need to go back

I find that this board improves massively when closing both eyes

[Max Fowler]

For years I thought it was "a stigmatism" rather than "astigmatism". Fun fact.

How old were you when you found this out?

I am 36!!

[CEB]

For years I thought it was "a stigmatism" rather than "astigmatism". Fun fact.

How old were you when you found this out?

I am 36!!

It’s probably worth getting checked out for it, you know. When I put my glasses on, objects in the distance came into focus like never before. It was amazing. Imagine how you’d feel if you got to see the tip of your nose in high resolution for the first time!

[Max Fowler]

Reported.

[Proposition Joe]

For years I thought it was "a stigmatism" rather than "astigmatism". Fun fact.

How old were you when you found this out?

I am 36!!

You've known for 20 years and never shared this with us before?

[Ronnie Hotdogs]

You’re closer than I was. Ffs.