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geopianoincanada

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I think I finally have an understanding of my eyesight...

on: November 26, 2023, 04:06:19 PM

This British article about vision relating to high contrast patterns pretty much nails what my eyes do when I try to read sheet music.

https://www.optimax.co.uk/blog/patterns-stripes-hurt-eyes/

I have been susceptible to migraines since I was 12 so that may play a role.

I'm sharing this just in case other students struggle with sight reading and don't understand why.

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dorakephart

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Re: I think I finally have an understanding of my eyesight...

Reply #1 on: February 19, 2024, 03:37:55 AM

Quote from: geopianoincanada on November 26, 2023, 04:06:19 PM

This British article about vision relating to high contrast patterns pretty much nails what my eyes do when I try to read sheet music.

https://www.optimax.co.uk/blog/patterns-stripes-hurt-eyes/

I have been susceptible to migraines since I was 12 so that may play a role.

I'm sharing this just in case other students struggle with sight reading and don't understand why.

The link is invalid. Besides, when I see stripes or a pattern, it becomes hard to focus and it hurts my eyes

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