Magnified Vision

[Bessie1616]

Ok, so I joined this web group because I'm really curious about what has been happening with my eyes.  When I'm awake and I close my eyes for a good few minutes and focus on doing or thinking about something without falling asleep and then reopen my eyes my vision seems to magnify whatever or whoever I'm looking at for a long time until I close my eyes again or blink repeatedly to get rid of it.  I'm not sure what this is but I don't think its my depth perception because i know how far things are from me.  Its like I'm looking through a telescope and everything that is not magnified is normal size.  Its easiest to explain if you were looking at a person's face and their head was huge and the rest of their body is a normal size.  I have never needed glasses nor have I had any recent eye infections.  I'm not sure what to call it or what it means... Just an inquiry really, does this happen to anyone else?  

[Bessie1616]

I'm really not worried, I was just curious if it was a thing or not.  Like if it had a name.  But thank you very much!

[Doreen Fazio, M.D.]

This is a very interesting symptom, and I am not sure what is causing it.  As a guess, it is possible that there is a change in the astigmatism of your corneas with lid closure, which then changes your vision.  I truly don't think you have a serious problem.  However, if you're worried, see an ophthalmologist for a comprehensive exam.