Weird Vision Problem.?

Question

After driving for a long period of time or when I finish mowing the yard it seems like things are still moving even though I have stopped. It lasts a few minutes then stops. Has anyone else experienced this or have any insight on what is going on.

Answer 1

Travlinm you need to see a doctor you might get to hot i don't no see a doctor.

Answer 2

sounds like you need a doctor- not a optometrist. It may be a form of vertigo or something else but I wouldn't leave it for too long. all the best:)

Answer 3

No, I haven't... sorry. That's weird.

I know after I've been on a boat or roller coaster a lot in one day when I lay down I still feel like I'm on it. lol That's normal though.

Answer 4

The phenomenon is called the waterfall effect, and i think (from lectures a few years ago) it is due to the directional cells in the retina becoming adapted to the constant movement  of things going past you. So when you stop moving, the cells are "bleached" and it appears like things are still moving, however as you are no longer moving, it seems like things are moving in the opposite direction.  (a bit confusing and poorly explained, i know).

Thats why it happens, whether what is happening to you is normal or not, i don't really know. As others suggested it may be an ear related thing, perhaps if your worried a visit to the optometrist may help.

If you want to find out more, im sure if you google waterfall illusions, you will get some illusions, info and probably a better explanation.

Hope this made sense!

Answer 5

This is much more likely to be an inner ear problem (balance, vertigo) than an eye one.  Disturbances or infections there can cause abnormal eye movements, through a disconnect between what the eyes and the ears are reporting for movement and verticality.