HW,
I don't think it is nasty to say truthfully what you think, it is very refreshing. If you like a drink you should come over to the thread "Its too good to be true", we need brutally honest ladies in St Sara's d'Beer.
I never ever thought of closing my eyes, my eye sight usually just fades away at the critical moments.
I remember the very first time, simultaneous to this eye problem I got a horrid cramp down one of my legs. At the time I remember thinking that if this is what they are all raving about, I'm not going to bother with this any more. Fortunately I got over that!
Can't say I'd fancy biting the pillow for a footballl team though.
Kind regards,