I am not sure what the problem is. Please see an ophthalmologist.
Dr. O.
I've been investigating and I think it might be that I have some sensibility to the infrared spectrum, but I'm gonna ask next time I visit an ophthalmologist, I'm not feeling too worried anyways.
Thanks.
The problem still continues. I can tell now for sure that it only happens when I use my LCD monitor before going to sleep. Somehow, that makes me wake up in the middle of the night and see all red for a minute. It sometimes makes me think my house is on fire so, it's not a funny way to wake up.
Any update? I've had the same problem lately. It's like a police siren outside and my room is bathed in red light. If you have find out email me please knightunderground at gmail
No updates.
I stopped using CFL backlit monitors/TVs, they seem to be worse because they are extremely bright and have a whiter color, better use LED backlit monitors not too bright and not for too long, CRT monitors have given me the same symptoms but a lot weaker compare to CFLs and only after too much hours of use.
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The problem seems to be controlled now since I no longer use CFL backlit monitors. I'm sure that if I use them again the problem will come back (hopefully not worse). Soon I'll probably have to use work monitors so I'm a little concerned.
I still have similar issues with my CRT monitor but rarely (only after using it for long hours). The symptoms of the CRT are white light but the light only allows me to see my shoulder and part of my chest. It's like brighter but less extended.
Really weird o.0
About possible causes I'm suspecting apnea (induced by the light?). I do suffer from low blood pressure and I also suspect of high blood pressure (which to my knowledge I've never suffered).
Other possible cause maybe something with my eyes, nerves or brain?
Same thing happened to me last night when I woke from a nightmare. It's happened a few times over the years, my theory is that it's something to do with heat (I woke in a sweat) causing light behind the eye. I sleep in a very dark room, so no actual light is visible normally.
It is better to get help from an expert ophthalmologist. Eye diseases and irritations can occur due to several reasons. Don't take any risk by applying eye drops or other medications in your eyes. My friend used to apply eye drops for irritation in her eyes and that ended up in a severe vision problem and now she is getting treatment from nearby eye clinic ( http://theeye.clinic/ ). Self-treatment will always create complications. Seek the help of your eye doctor ASAP.
This happens to me too! About once every few years. I don’t think it’s a vision issue. Definitely a neurology issue. It could be related to migraines or low blood pressure. Ever been diagnosed with migraine or POTS? I get a heavy feeling and a vibrating or tingling sensation in my whole body like my blood just started circulating again after a pressure drop.
The same thing happens to me a half a dozen days in a row, 2 or 3 times a year. Immediately upon waking up I see everything washed in red. It goes away pretty quickly. It happens sometimes after naps as well as after a full night of sleep. It’s been happening for many years so it doesn’t indicate anything that harmful but I would like to know why it happens.
This has been happening to me starting this year, as soon as last night. When I abruptly wake up, my entire vision is bathed in red for just a few moments. It’s so unnerving. I do wear glasses and I have symptoms of visual snow syndrome but I’m not sure what it could be caused from. I will come back to this page after I visit a neuro ophthalmologist.
I experienced this phenomena the other day. Found this thread and wanted to let others know. I woke from a normal sleep about 3am. My room is normally very dark. I have natural cedar wood on my ceilings and some walls. When I woke, my whole room was bathed in red. As if I had sunglasses on with red lenses. My vision was so clear, I could count every board, count every knot in every board. Their were no shadows. My initial reaction was panic, I thought an emergency vehicle had a red light shining into my room, but where I live knew that was improbable as I live in a wooded area. Then my racing thoughts went to fire. But before I could bound out of bed, almost like a light switch was flipped, my vision went back to normal, very dark. This experience has me pondering. What is the human eye capable of? Although unnerving, it was spectacular. The most wonderful night vision. You hear of animals being able to see and hunt in the middle of the night. Could humans also have this capability? But we don’t understand how to tap into it? I’m in the medical field, nothing at all wrong with my health or eyes. But this wonderful experience has sparked my curiosity and scientific mind...