Question 1

i feel a little dizzy and eyes blackout when i get up from sitting or lying down. what can that be?

Accepted Answer

Many causes: There are a number of causes for orthostasis - when going from sitting to standing and your blood pressure does not compensate for gravity.  See your physician to have your blood pressures checked.  They will also likely do an ekg and some blood work to make sure you are not anemic or have another correctable condition.

Question 2

i used to drink 2 cups of coffee a day. now i get dizzy light sensitive and my eyes cross when i have even a little. what could cause this suddenly?

Accepted Answer

Coffee: I doubt that this is due to the coffee.  Go see an eye doctor.

Question 3

18 yrs old- when i stand up from sitting, i get really dizzy to the point where my eyes feel like the room is black. same with lying down- i get dizzy and feel weird. i don't have an ear infection - but have had pain in head really bad for week now?

Accepted Answer

: If movement of your head (standing up, lying down) causes you to fell "dizzy" with a sensation of spinning or movement, then you likely have something irritating your balance organ (vestibular neuronitis, or labyrinthitis). This can be caused by a viral infection or by shingles, or it can happen spontaneously. If not relieved by rest/holding still or anti-histamines see your doctor.

Question 4

i tend to get a bit dizzy and fatigued while at work sitting at a computer all day.  taking breaks helps but it comes back.  eye doctor said all is ok?

Accepted Answer

Common!: Sitting is fatigueing.  Get up and move as much as possible. The refresh rate of a computer screen can give your brain a "blinky" feeling. Again try to take periodic visual breaks as well as physical ones. And make sure you have a good chair!

Question 5

so randomly i get this feeling like i closed my eyes real quick like a whew feeling it just randomly happen and it scare me i cant really explain it because its like not really dizziness. its like the feeling when you falling as asleep.?

Accepted Answer

: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see a doctor, preferably a neurologist. 
Wish you good health!

Question 6

whenever i drive i feel dizzy, my eyes get heavy and i feel like i am going to pass out at any moment. this has been going on for the past 3 weeks.

Accepted Answer

See Dr. ASAP: You need to get evaluated for the causes of your dizziness and near syncope (fainting) feeling.  Do not drive until you get the condition properly evaluated and treated as you are at risk of harming yourself and others by driving.  Good luck.

Question 7

when i close my eyes and open it i can't see for a couple of seconds. and now i would see cloudy and fell like my eyes role and get dizzy. what is it?

Accepted Answer

Two possibilities: Two possibilities if you are otherwise healthy are dehydration or fluctuating blood sugars.  Try drinking plenty of water (at least 5 glasses a day), drinking 2 glasses of water for every serving of a caffeinated beverage (as it can dehydrate you), and having small meals frequently.  If you do not notice a substantial change within a day, see an MD.

Question 8

when i watch tv or look at a busy object my eyes start to feel like a kaleidescope and i get dizzy.  i have positional vertigo but could this be it?

Accepted Answer

Good question: Positional vertigo is the result of loose calcium carbonate stones in the inner ear moving with change in position.  The symptoms you are describing are consistent with a group of non-specific entities called visual vertigo, phobic postural vertigo, and is collectively called chronic subjective dizziness (csd).  You need a full workup to rule out inner ear vestibular disease. Ent visit.

Question 9

sudden&frightening  like my eyes/vision close in as if both eyes cross and thing become squashed, make me feel dizzy & strange lasting approx. 4mins?

Accepted Answer

Circulation?: At age 85, when the 2 eyes get vision changes simultaneously, then returns to normal, it is a good idea to get a prompt examination of heart, pressure , and general health status. And I do mean prompt if the symptoms have been recurrent.

Question 10

anytime i lay down and open my eyes, i get dizzy getting up. it can be in the afternoon or morning. why?

Accepted Answer

Dizzy on getting up: Anytime I lay down and open my eyes, I get dizzy getting up. It can be in the afternoon or morning. Why? ANS: Ah that is the question. Need much more details and need to look at your eye movements upon getting up. So have your Dr. test you for positional nystagmus or a fall in BP when you stand. I am here till 4 AM PDT and can look at you eyes right after you get up and see what is going on.

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I feel a little dizzy and eyes blackout when i get up from sitting or lying down. what can that be?

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I used to drink 2 cups of coffee a day. now i get dizzy light sensitive and my eyes cross when i have even a little. what could cause this suddenly?

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18 yrs old- when i stand up from sitting, i get really dizzy to the point where my eyes feel like the room is black. same with lying down- i get dizzy and feel weird. i don't have an ear infection - but have had pain in head really bad for week now?

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I tend to get a bit dizzy and fatigued while at work sitting at a computer all day. taking breaks helps but it comes back. eye doctor said all is ok?

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So randomly i get this feeling like i closed my eyes real quick like a whew feeling it just randomly happen and it scare me i cant really explain it because its like not really dizziness. its like the feeling when you falling as asleep.?

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Whenever i drive i feel dizzy, my eyes get heavy and i feel like i am going to pass out at any moment. this has been going on for the past 3 weeks.

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When i close my eyes and open it i can't see for a couple of seconds. and now i would see cloudy and fell like my eyes role and get dizzy. what is it?

A member asked:

When i watch tv or look at a busy object my eyes start to feel like a kaleidescope and i get dizzy. i have positional vertigo but could this be it?

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Sudden&frightening like my eyes/vision close in as if both eyes cross and thing become squashed, make me feel dizzy & strange lasting approx. 4mins?

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Anytime i lay down and open my eyes, i get dizzy getting up. it can be in the afternoon or morning. why?

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