"dizziness" when looking at fast moving text or objects

[momoftwo74]

Hi. About 3-4 months ago, I noticed something strange regarding my vision and motion. I first noticed it when I scrolled down a page on my computer (causing the text etc to move quickly upward). It is hard to explain, but I get a visual disturbance sort of feeling. I cant quite call it dizziness, but more like it seems that my eyes dont keep up with what is moving. I also began to notice this while watching television. Commercials and movies often have fast moving objects etc in and out of the sceen from different angles. Sometimes when this happens, I have to look away to kind of "get my bearings" for a second. Again, it is not dizziness like vertigo, it is not lightheadedness, nor is it dizziness related to syncope (fainting). It only happens for the second or two when a group of fast moving objects crosses my vision (like while watching television). I do not notice these symptoms any other time. I have no other neurological symptoms that I am aware of. No trouble with gait or balance. No blurred vision or mental status changes. I do not wear glasses. Is this sort of thing common, and is it something to really worry about, since I have no other symptoms? (I did have a head CT scan in 2005 for something different, and my CT scan there was normal, which isnt all that long ago). I am, trying to decide if I should see a doctor for this, as I am currently uninsured. I appreciate any advice that any of can give me. Thanks .
MM

[tjj3761]

Hello,

I too am a medical transcriptionist for over 30 years, so I can relate.

A question for you, are you currently "editing" reports from voice recognition?  

This can take some time to get used to.

I definitely would go and get an eye examination somewhere first, because maybe your vision has changed and then adding looking at a computer screen on top of that might cause you problems.  I think eye exams at Walmart are about $50 or so.

I personally use a 20" monitor for my work and some trans will change the display to a larger view, without disrupting the font size on the actual printed reports.

I hope this helps....

terri

[momoftwo74]

I did want to add one more thing. In the last 6 months I recently graduated and began my career as a medical transcriptionist. Therefore, I spend all day looking at a computer screen. Could this have any relation to my symptoms? I do not have blurred vision, though, and these symptoms are present in the morning also, before I begin my work for the day.

[BarryAlan]

Also check Visual Vertigo