Inspired by this answer, I was about to ask a question about how to maintain or improve my eyesight, especially as a Database Admin/Dev who spends plenty of time in front of the computer. However, it looks like wellness questions are generally not welcome here.
Is that correct? Should I wait for this Area 51 proposal to go live and ask there?
Or should I just talk to my doctor? :)
If there is some connection to "fitness" then you're on topic. Generally speaking though, wellness questions don't belong on the site. My question on ergonomics was deemed to be off-topic as another example.
Robert Cartaino's answer regarding injury/illness recovery is good criteria for determining what is on topic and what is not.
On Topic
Dealing with exercise-related injuries are on topic.
"I pulled a muscle running. Apply heat or cold?"Working around health-related issues in the context of reaching physical fitness, on topic.
"I have allergies. What is a good exercise to replace my morning jog when I can't go outside?"Off Topic
- General medical/health "recovering from illness" questions (unless there is a significant "physical fitness" component), off topic.
"What are the best remedies to speed up recovery from a cold?" — off topic
Medical questions shouldn't really belong on this site either, but it depends on the nature of it. Again, I would refer to Robert's answer. If you have to ask whether you should see a doctor or ask us (where there aren't any doctors at all), then you should go see a doctor. There's nothing stopping you from submitting to the "Health" proposal on Area 51.
