Tag Archives: Headaches

Angle Closure Glaucoma From Prozac

Prozac is as common as aspirin today (and probably much safer).  It is in the category of selective serotonin re uptake inhibitors which is a long winded way of saying it makes the molecule serotonin stay around longer instead of being recycled. This allows a prolonged action of  serotonin, one of the feel good molecules [...]

Migraines and Brain Retina Damage

According to recent article in  the Journal of the American Medical Association by Scher, Ann a study in Iceland has shown evidence that women who suffer from migraines with visual auras were twice as likely to have lesions (damaged areas) in the cerebellum later in life. The cerebellum is part of the lower brain that [...]

Childs Eye Reading Problems Optometrist New Treatment

The National Eye Institute has completed a study last year (October 2008) on the treatment of convergence insufficiency and believes it has found a more effective eatment method. Convergence Insufficiency occurs when the eyes have trouble staying turned in and staying aligned for near tasks such as reading,computers games, and near crafts. This condition is [...]