Reading with one eye shut?

FanciFreez · 10-18-2013, 07:57 PM

I have noticed sometimes when reading I find myself reading with one eye shut... (my weakest eye).. when this happens, I reposition book, refocus and back to normal with both eyes.. does anyone else find themselves doing this? if so, why? and what is the solution, problem etc.. is this abnormal or am I just a weirdo?

Thanks in advance..

wodin · 10-18-2013, 08:05 PM

Nope, but then one of my eyes (the left one) doesn't work, so it wouldn't matter if I closed it or not.

Apache · 10-18-2013, 08:14 PM

I use both eyes all the time.
Apache

cfrizz · 10-18-2013, 08:33 PM

Get your eyes examined for glasses. But even still, your eyes will automatically sort themselves out so that you will read with the strongest eye. This is perfectly natural.

I read with my right eye, even though my left eye doesn't need quite as strong a lens, my body automatically makes my right eye the reader.

FanciFreez · 10-18-2013, 08:41 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cfrizz

Get your eyes examined for glasses. But even still, your eyes will automatically sort themselves out so that you will read with the strongest eye. This is perfectly natural.

I read with my right eye, even though my left eye doesn't need quite as strong a lens, my body automatically makes my right eye the reader.

So reading with your right eye, is your left eye closed? and thanks for the respone..
P.S. I have glasses and get a check up every 12 - 18 months, so EYE feel good with that..

Xanthe · 10-18-2013, 08:49 PM

The longer I read the more tired my eyes get, and the more I notice my weakest eye closing.

cfrizz · 10-18-2013, 10:38 PM

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Originally Posted by FanciFreez

So reading with your right eye, is your left eye closed? and thanks for the respone..
P.S. I have glasses and get a check up every 12 - 18 months, so EYE feel good with that..

No both my eyes are open, but I notice that I read with just my right eye. It was more apparent when I read paper books. Just like I automatically reach for things with my right hand, I read with my right eye.

library addict · 10-18-2013, 10:53 PM

If I try to read without my contacts or glasses this happens to me.

speakingtohe · 10-19-2013, 03:10 AM

Both my eyes are functionally the same according to my eye exams. Being older I need reading glasses. Any strength will do, but I use pretty strong ones for reading in bed. Reader is closer to my face.

I just use cheap reading glasses and sometimes a lens will drop out and I don't notice it for a while. So I must be reading with one eye. But it could be either lens and I am no worse off until I actually notice. Bizarre eh.

Helen

jscarbo · 10-19-2013, 06:44 AM

When I'm tired, I occasionally find myself trying to read with both eyes shut but it doesn't work very well.

drofgnal · 10-19-2013, 08:45 AM

I read predominately with my right eye, however for a while I had CSR and my right eye reading vision was hosed. I had to physically close my right eye to read properly.

Mivo · 10-19-2013, 09:21 AM

My stronger eye tends to take over, too. I notice it when reading in the dark on a lit device and then looking into the dark room: the eye that did the reading is blinded from the light (room looks darker) while the other eye sees better in the dark. This is more pronounced with a backlit device, but happens with the Glo as well.

applesauce · 10-19-2013, 10:39 AM

I have optic nerve damage from MS, and i know I am tired when I start reading with one eye LOL it happens a lot

applesauce

caleb72 · 10-19-2013, 11:17 AM

This usually only happens to me if I start to read after I've just woken up in the morning. I can't recall if it's a particular eye - or totally random. But I have much more trouble keeping both eyes open in general after I've woken up so it's quite noticeable when I try to read.

pidgeon92 · 10-19-2013, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by jscarbo

When I'm tired, I occasionally find myself trying to read with both eyes shut but it doesn't work very well.

Audiobooks are much better than ebooks in this situation.

10-18-2013, 07:57 PM	#1
FanciFreez Banned Posts: 100 Karma: 577064 Join Date: Sep 2013 Device: Kobo Aura HD, KPW2, Nexus 7.2, iPad 4, Nook HD+	Reading with one eye shut? I have noticed sometimes when reading I find myself reading with one eye shut... (my weakest eye).. when this happens, I reposition book, refocus and back to normal with both eyes.. does anyone else find themselves doing this? if so, why? and what is the solution, problem etc.. is this abnormal or am I just a weirdo? Thanks in advance.. Last edited by FanciFreez; 10-18-2013 at 08:02 PM.

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10-18-2013, 08:05 PM	#2
wodin Illiterate Posts: 10,279 Karma: 37848716 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: The Sandwich Isles Device: Samsung Galaxy S10+, Microsoft Surface Pro	Nope, but then one of my eyes (the left one) doesn't work, so it wouldn't matter if I closed it or not.

10-18-2013, 08:14 PM	#3
Apache Readaholic Posts: 5,306 Karma: 90981752 Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: South Georgia Device: Surface Pro 6 / Galaxy Tab A 8"	I use both eyes all the time. Apache

10-18-2013, 08:33 PM	#4
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,579 Karma: 36389706 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	Get your eyes examined for glasses. But even still, your eyes will automatically sort themselves out so that you will read with the strongest eye. This is perfectly natural. I read with my right eye, even though my left eye doesn't need quite as strong a lens, my body automatically makes my right eye the reader.

10-18-2013, 08:49 PM	#6
Xanthe Plan B Is Now In Force Posts: 1,894 Karma: 8086979 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Surebleak Device: Aluratek,Sony 350/T1,Pandigital,eBM 911,Nook HD/HD+,Fire HDX 7/8.9,PW2	The longer I read the more tired my eyes get, and the more I notice my weakest eye closing.

10-18-2013, 10:53 PM	#8
library addict Grand Sorcerer Posts: 13,156 Karma: 37197878 Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: USA Device: Nexus 7 2, Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8" (retired=Sony PRS650, Kobo Mini)	If I try to read without my contacts or glasses this happens to me.

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speakingtohe Wizard Posts: 4,812 Karma: 26912940 Join Date: Apr 2010 Device: sony PRS-T1 and T3, Kobo Mini and Aura HD, Tablet	Both my eyes are functionally the same according to my eye exams. Being older I need reading glasses. Any strength will do, but I use pretty strong ones for reading in bed. Reader is closer to my face. I just use cheap reading glasses and sometimes a lens will drop out and I don't notice it for a while. So I must be reading with one eye. But it could be either lens and I am no worse off until I actually notice. Bizarre eh. Helen

10-19-2013, 06:44 AM	#10
jscarbo Addict Posts: 220 Karma: 1075434 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Costa Rica Device: Kindle Voyage, Kindle PW2, Nook HD+, Nexus 7	When I'm tired, I occasionally find myself trying to read with both eyes shut but it doesn't work very well.

10-19-2013, 08:45 AM	#11
drofgnal Wizard Posts: 1,432 Karma: 10519918 Join Date: Dec 2009 Device: Ipad Pro/Kindle Oasis 3/iPhone 13 Pro Max	I read predominately with my right eye, however for a while I had CSR and my right eye reading vision was hosed. I had to physically close my right eye to read properly.

10-19-2013, 09:21 AM	#12
Mivo Fanatic Posts: 556 Karma: 3531054 Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Germany Device: In use: Pocketbook InkPad 3, Kobo Glo, iPad Air 2	My stronger eye tends to take over, too. I notice it when reading in the dark on a lit device and then looking into the dark room: the eye that did the reading is blinded from the light (room looks darker) while the other eye sees better in the dark. This is more pronounced with a backlit device, but happens with the Glo as well.

10-19-2013, 10:39 AM	#13
applesauce Addict Posts: 387 Karma: 3553492 Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Perth Western Australia Device: kindle oasis	I have optic nerve damage from MS, and i know I am tired when I start reading with one eye LOL it happens a lot applesauce

10-19-2013, 11:17 AM	#14
caleb72 Indie Advocate Posts: 2,863 Karma: 18794463 Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Melbourne, Australia Device: Kindle	This usually only happens to me if I start to read after I've just woken up in the morning. I can't recall if it's a particular eye - or totally random. But I have much more trouble keeping both eyes open in general after I've woken up so it's quite noticeable when I try to read.