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AndreiDaGiant
Profile Joined October 2010
United States394 Posts
April 04 2011 03:23 GMT
#1
Hey guys i was wondering if any of you get watery eyes when you play... i was playing today and my eyes got so watery i had tears running down my face and it wasnt even cuz i was playing protoss! (jk!) when ever i play console games this does not happen however when i play starcraft my eyes get super watery! is this from the intense concentration that starcraft requires or am i just a freak? if anyone else has this problem do you know how to stop it? Thanks <3
Terran Metal for the Win
KevinIX
Profile Joined October 2009
United States2472 Posts
April 04 2011 03:26 GMT
#2
It's probably from dry eyes. Take a break once every hour, and close your eyes for a few minutes.
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prOxi.swAMi
Profile Blog Joined November 2004
Australia3091 Posts
April 04 2011 03:26 GMT
#3
You need to experiment a bit I think, so that you can narrow it down.

Does it happen in 3v3 games for example? Custom games? Other computer games?
Oh no
Jimbooo
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
203 Posts
April 04 2011 03:27 GMT
#4
Well I get this sometimes when I mass ladder games. I think its just staring at your monitor for too long.Dont really know how to fix this , but I guess jsut blink alot? It doesnt bother me enough to think about it , just happens to me when i stare at screen for to long.
LoLAdriankat
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
United States4307 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-04 03:29:54
April 04 2011 03:28 GMT
#5
I know Starcraft requires concentration, but you do have to blink every once in a while.

Maybe all the flashing colors are making you blink a lot?
B-Wong
Profile Joined October 2010
United States240 Posts
April 04 2011 03:28 GMT
#6
Blink more. That's what I find killing me. I can't play video games without looking like I'm crying because if the game requires a lot of focus, I feel like blinking would be a detriment (there goes 1/100th of a second).
AndreiDaGiant
Profile Joined October 2010
United States394 Posts
April 04 2011 03:28 GMT
#7
On April 04 2011 12:26 prOxi.swAMi wrote:
You need to experiment a bit I think, so that you can narrow it down.

Does it happen in 3v3 games for example? Custom games? Other computer games?


It happens when i play 1v1's and its not so bad at first but by late game i can hardly keep my eyes open... i should also mention it does not happen all the time but it has been occurring more frequently. it never happens in other games but i am pretty new to rts
Terran Metal for the Win
j0k3r
Profile Blog Joined September 2010
United States577 Posts
April 04 2011 03:29 GMT
#8
Happens to me too, helps to turn the brightness down a bit. I've had this problem ever since I started playing video games. It's even worse on first person shooters with flashbangs etc. It also helps to take a 5 minute break, close your eyes and relax for a while.
AndreiDaGiant
Profile Joined October 2010
United States394 Posts
April 04 2011 03:30 GMT
#9
On April 04 2011 12:29 j0k3r wrote:
Happens to me too, helps to turn the brightness down a bit. I've had this problem ever since I started playing video games. It's even worse on first person shooters with flashbangs etc. It also helps to take a 5 minute break, close your eyes and relax for a while.

yea i think my gamma is to high ty <3
Terran Metal for the Win
HelloSon
Profile Joined April 2010
United States456 Posts
April 04 2011 03:30 GMT
#10
Yeah, it's because you're not blinking enough. This happens to me a lot in fighting games where every second counts.
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Flaunt
Profile Blog Joined May 2010
New Zealand784 Posts
April 04 2011 03:31 GMT
#11
Try taking some eye drops and don't play with no source of light.
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faulty
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
Canada204 Posts
April 04 2011 03:31 GMT
#12
same for me, especially those odd 40 min games where you barely get to blink. but yeah, whats been said so far, dry eyes.
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Vei
Profile Joined March 2010
United States2845 Posts
April 04 2011 03:33 GMT
#13
in zvz i forget to blink and my eyes water towards the end >_>
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Draconicfire
Profile Joined May 2010
Canada2562 Posts
April 04 2011 03:37 GMT
#14
I've noticed that my eyes get a lot more strained playing Starcraft than any other game. I dont get tears though, my eyes just get bloodshot. Taking breaks certainly helps.
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Xapti
Profile Joined April 2010
Canada2473 Posts
April 04 2011 03:39 GMT
#15
Might want to try using a humidifier and/or checking the humidity levels.
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shire
Profile Joined August 2010
United States405 Posts
April 04 2011 03:39 GMT
#16
u need to blink more than ur stalkers. u also need to blink your eyes
Darclite
Profile Joined January 2011
United States1021 Posts
April 04 2011 03:43 GMT
#17
You're just a freak.

No, just kidding lol. This actually has happened to me when I play without having enough sleep beforehand. I recommend taking a nap or at least to stop playing for a bit.

They're fools. You should eat them.
iGrok
Profile Blog Joined October 2010
United States5142 Posts
April 04 2011 04:34 GMT
#18
Its also possible that it being spring has something to do with it. Do you have alergies?
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PHILtheTANK
Profile Joined March 2011
United States1834 Posts
April 04 2011 04:38 GMT
#19
I get the same thing, but on console games too. It only happens rarely and when im concentrating very hard. Which sucks considering its impossible to concentrate when ur eyes are burning from tears
Jieun <3
Lumire
Profile Blog Joined July 2010
United States607 Posts
April 04 2011 04:39 GMT
#20
This should be in blogs...
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Sajuuk7
Profile Joined November 2010
134 Posts
April 04 2011 04:40 GMT
#21
Haha, you're exactly opposite from me.
I'll have tears running down my face when playing SSBB, but not SC!

I know it's from not blinking and opening my eyes REALLY big.
Just try to relax and turn down the monitor brightness as much as you can.
Always play in a lit room!
Good luck!
Grubby
Profile Joined January 2011
Netherlands318 Posts
April 04 2011 04:40 GMT
#22
Also, it's good to focus your eyes on something in the distance regularly. This prevents your eye muscles from becoming unable to do so. So take a look out of your window and look to a far-off building for a couple of moments, take some breaks now and then. It's a good thing SC2 is not an MMORPG where you may automatically sit down for several hours without breaks. In between games, there are plenty of opportunities to take a tiny break, no matter how short. May be good for your eyes as well as your muscles.

All in all, wet eyes is not a bad thing - dry eyes would be worse (wetness protects your eyes whereas dry would be damaging). But yeah, take care of proper lighting and breaks, that would be good.
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kellymilkies
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
Singapore1393 Posts
April 04 2011 04:43 GMT
#23
You might want to take a break from playing too much.
Also, advise from Grubby never fails. LOL
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corpsepose
Profile Blog Joined August 2010
1678 Posts
April 04 2011 04:45 GMT
#24
i had some watery eyes today when incontrol typed out that message to kiwikaki before leaving

weirdly emotional moment, or maybe i'm just a pussy
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Kojak21
Profile Blog Joined January 2011
Canada1104 Posts
April 04 2011 04:46 GMT
#25
i get them sometimes after a long game, no big deal
¯\_(☺)_/¯
GagnarTheUnruly
Profile Joined July 2010
United States655 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-04 04:47:48
April 04 2011 04:47 GMT
#26
LOL my eyes started watering sympathetically when I read this thread. Maybe it's allergies or eye fatigue? Not sure if that causes watery eyes but is it possible you need glasses?
Dragonite.
Profile Joined March 2011
Japan62 Posts
April 04 2011 04:48 GMT
#27
Ya, do what Grubby said...focusing at something far away after each game helps your eyes because of something with the ciliary muscles (forgot what my optometrist said to me lol...prob something to do with eyesight)

Blinking more may also help...you're prob too focused on the game (same thing like when your mouth is hanging open when you play)
DeltruS
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
Canada2214 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-04 04:51:23
April 04 2011 04:50 GMT
#28
I usually get dry eyes. It is because SC2 can get somewhat slow paced and I focus on the screen to hard.

The best solutions I have found after many days of troubleshooting
  • Very hot green tea. The steam and smell is very refreshing. It also has a small amount of caffeine to keep you going.
  • Fast paced music. Here is my grooveshark playlist:
    http://listen.grooveshark.com/#/user/deltrus/8827467/music?src=5
    Lots of Kpop, powermetal and electronic music in there. I prefer music that has very few intrusive vocals so that I don't get distracted.
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uSnAmplified
Profile Joined October 2010
United States1029 Posts
Last Edited: 2011-04-04 04:58:32
April 04 2011 04:51 GMT
#29
I actually saw an eye doctor about this when i was younger (my dad thought i was blinking to much + my eyes were dry) they told me it was from concentrating on the screen and it happens to a lot of gamers.

Just take breaks and use eye drops if its really bad.

Edit: lol you said watery eyes, i would go with grubbys advice, sorry i was in a hurry when i wrote this not sure what i was thinking.
~
sinani206
Profile Blog Joined November 2010
United States1959 Posts
April 04 2011 04:51 GMT
#30
Try using F.lux.
literally everything is wifom just shut the fuck up
AndreiDaGiant
Profile Joined October 2010
United States394 Posts
April 04 2011 05:07 GMT
#31
thanks guys all real good tips :D
Terran Metal for the Win
Slago
Profile Joined August 2010
Canada726 Posts
April 04 2011 05:09 GMT
#32
wow thats crazy
I came here to kick ass and chew bubble gum and I'm all out of... ah forget it
SigmaoctanusIV
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States3313 Posts
April 04 2011 05:09 GMT
#33
You might not be blinking enough when you play. Which will irritate your eyes, also you might want to check with your doctor if you experience this often when using a computer for a long time when not gaming.
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chocopan
Profile Joined April 2010
Japan986 Posts
April 04 2011 06:12 GMT
#34
Yes blinking is definitely an issue. Try to integrate it into your play. Pylons, probes, blink. That sort of thing. (If you field blink stalkers you could even try to blink when you blink. Although that might impair your blink micro.)
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Triscuit
Profile Blog Joined April 2010
United States722 Posts
April 04 2011 06:14 GMT
#35
I know that, based on watching GSL, IMMvp sometimes needs to use eyedrops after games because of how intensely he has to focus. I would assume his eyes get dry, maybe your eyes overcompensate with tears or something when they're irritated like this.
Zooper31
Profile Joined May 2009
United States5710 Posts
April 04 2011 06:20 GMT
#36
You just arn't used to staring at a computer screen yet. Just need to take more breaks, look at something else and blink some before gaming again. You'll eventually start blinking when staring at the computer screen again just need some time lol.
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Kare
Profile Joined March 2009
Norway786 Posts
April 04 2011 06:22 GMT
#37
Happens to me every TvT :|
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Tudi
Profile Joined January 2011
Romania127 Posts
April 06 2011 14:10 GMT
#38
Took you guys long enough to come up with a blink stalker joke!

Seriously though, are you playing in a dark room or play at night with your lights off? I find that seriously stressful for my eyes. While I don't cry (I'm a man...I wheep in a manly fashion) I do find that my eyes get all reddish and my cornea pulsates like a rock star's liver.
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