I appreciate the assistance and willingness to help tackle this problem that doesn't seem very easy to solve.
My numbers look good. I have been using the excel sheet another member put together to log pool test results and notes. The last time I did a full round of tests was 7/9, and I've had to pump out about 6 inches of water since then, and then add some back in via the hose. so some numbers (like salt, borates, ch) are probably lower, while others (TA) might be higher or the same now. But, results are:
4ppm FC
0ppm CC
pH 7.6
80ppm TA
190ppm CH
40ppm CYA
3000ppm Salt
45ppm Borates
Temp 88 F
CSI -.34
I didn't think the hose was likely. I figured most people use whatever garden hose they have around. But had to ask. Thanks for confirming. I'm still leaning towards my eyes.
My wife would love it if I wore glasses, and she has been wanting me to get my eyes checked for years just on the chance that I may need them. I'm honestly starting to wonder if I do. Perhaps eye strain all day is leading to eyes that are sensitive and thus get beaten up in the pool. I stare at a computer all day, and most of my family does wear glasses, so it's possible, even though I don't feel like my vision is bad. A Dr would be able to tell me for sure I assume.