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Ask HN: Do your eyes bug you even though your prescription is "correct"?

340 points jbornhorst | 5 comments | 07 Mar 25 17:09 UTC | HN request time: 0.447s | source

I’m digging into an idea around eyeglasses, screen-time, and vision discomfort. If you wear prescription glasses but still get headaches, eye strain, or blurry vision after long screen days, I’d love to chat briefly (20–30 min).

Pure research, zero selling.

Interested? Drop a comment below or email me directly at jbornhorst [at] gmail.com. I’ll coordinate a convenient time to talk.

1. rajeshp1986 ◴[07 Mar 25 22:18 UTC] No.43295399[source]▶
I am having so many issues with my vision. I don't have a very high prescription(+1.5 on left and +1.25 on my right) but I consulted 3 eye doctors and optometrists last year. I still don't think my prescription is correct as I get headaches and my eyes get tired after few hours. I don't know if there is any better solution around.
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2. molsongolden ◴[07 Mar 25 22:21 UTC] No.43295435[source]▶
Have you adjusted the lighting around your monitor/office? This seems to have a big impact on my eye strain.
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3. GianFabien ◴[07 Mar 25 22:39 UTC] No.43295581[source]▶
You need to specify your working distance. I use reading glasses with my laptop and occupational glasses with desktop LCDs. If I accidentally pick up the wrong glasses I notice the less-clear vision.

High display brightness tends to hurt more with glasses than without.

4. devenson ◴[08 Mar 25 03:32 UTC] No.43297249[source]▶
a brighter room with light screen (not dark mode) causes smaller pupils and thus better focus.
5. jbornhorst ◴[08 Mar 25 22:14 UTC] No.43304037[source]▶
Would love to chat to learn more. I’m at jbornhorst [at] gmail.com if you have 20 mins to spare.