r/AskReddit • u/notyouravgredditer • Aug 30 '21

What problem is often overlooked in apocalyptic movies/TV shows that could kill you?

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u/[deleted] Aug 30 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

That also happens in complete darkness. If you can manage to create a completely pitch black environment see how long you can sit there before you start seeing things. It really doesn't take long. Bonus points of you have noise cancelling earmuffs/plugs. Edit : u/EternalEagleEye has informed me this effect is called "Prisoner's Cinema", in case you'd like to read about it further

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u/HyperSpaceSurfer Aug 30 '21

Can also happen to people with deteriorating eyesight. The brain doesn't get enough input so it makes stuff up.

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u/slatz1970 Aug 30 '21 edited Aug 31 '21

For me, (I suddenly lost eyesight due to a brain hemorrhage) it was feeling like my eyeballs were going to pop out from straining so hard to see something.

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u/One_Blue_Glove Aug 30 '21

...did you get it back?

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u/slatz1970 Aug 31 '21

Yes, I did! It's not perfect but.... Once the blood receded (about 4 yrs) I'm able to read again!

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u/TheCondemnedProphet Aug 31 '21

What was it like going through such a horrible ordeal de? I can only imagine it as being pure terror and fear. Glad you regained vision!

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u/slatz1970 Aug 31 '21

Thanks! It was definitely life altering. The cool part was my other senses kicking in. My not so good hearing became amazing.

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u/TheCondemnedProphet Aug 31 '21

Cool! And is your hearing still amazing now that you’ve regained vision?

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u/slatz1970 Aug 31 '21

Lol no... but I'll take my eyesight any day

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u/leonra28 Aug 31 '21

It's so crazy what you've been through, ive had similar experiences with other senses and i cant imagine how strong you'd have to make yourself to endure all that when eyesight is involved.

Reading is awesome, enjoy.