A friend of mine who is in her 60's recently bought a laptop and is desperate to be able to use it - however, she has found that using it for any length of time is making her feel ill. For some time, she has found that reading a book or using a mobile gives her a "heavy feeling" across the top of her head, over her brow, and pain behind the eyes. She also starts to feel lethargic, sleepy and sometimes a little nauseous. This can last for days at a time , and has started occurring anytime she uses the laptop.\n\nShe does wear glasses but an optician checked her vision and her lenses and all appears fine. Her GP referred her for an MRI scan, but it showed nothing abnormal.\n\nPainkillers don't help, and she has tried all manner of alternative therapies, from crystal healing to reflexology, but nothing seems to help. Has anyone else experienced this, and is there any way around it? It would make such a difference to her to be able to use the laptop.
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I used to get this. First of all make sure the light on the monitor isn't too bright, there should be a switch that adjust the light. Also I find if the monitor is too close I get pains behind my eyes. Move the monitor a reasonable distance away for you. Hopeful when you've made a few adjustments you should be OK. If this is thw first time you've used a computer it does take a while to get used to it.
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Is it actually the white bit of her eye?  I think this can be quite common and looks alot more serious than it actually is, however because your grandmother is on the medication I think it's important she goes to see her gp, especially if this happens to her often
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See your Dr. just to make sure but this may be migraine. I suffer migraine . Don't have a lot of pain in my head but , Light ,noise and confusion make me very agitated. I sometimes have blury vision and before a headache I will have a visual aura. I do get pain in my neck with an attack. Migraine can also make you very tired. Sometimes even someone talking to me makes me want to scream. Sensivity to light and noise is constant to me ,not only when having an attack. I also have pain allover my body most of the time. Never thought there was a connection to migraine till now, maybe that is why doctors can't find a cause for the pain . I'll have to mention this idea to him . Thanks.
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Sweetheart, it sounds like you are having some worrisome problems.  The doctors will figure out what is going on and "fix" it for you.\n\nIt may just be the migraines that are causing most or all of your problems.  A migraine can show up in a couple of different ways.  \n\nSome people have headaches while other people have what is called "Migraine Syndrone". With migraine syndrone, you may see a zig zag semi-translucent line in front of your eyes.  It appears to be around 6 inches wide.  When you close your eyes, you will still see it which indicates that it is happening in your brain and not in your eyes.  \n\nYou may have a "blind spot" in each eye.  You can look at one spot and there will be a spot, to the side, that will be a blank spot.  You move your eyes over some and the blind spot will move with your eyes.   \n\nYou may temperaraly lose your memory but it will slowly return.\n\nWhen it is over, everything will return to normal, and you will have a normal headache, and, with that, a great need to sleep.  After sleeping some, you will wake up and feel really bad.\n\nNo one knows for sure what causes migraines and migraine syndrone but it is thought that the blood vessels, in the brain, contrict and cut some of the flow of blood off to parts of your brain.\n\nMine hasn't caused me any permanent damage as far as I know.  I personally think the problem is caused by stress and nerves.\n\nIs my description similar to your symptoms?  \n\nGood luck.  Pops
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I don't think so. I also had the PRK (the one that hurts so much) last summer and now I still do my high school sports like crosscountry, track and tennis. I'm feeling fine and after the many check ups, they say that you can do anything you want like reading, watching tv, and exercise. I don't think it will be harmful to the eyes at all.
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Demand a second opinion. Positive note I had similar symptoms for years rarely a day off. I had a brain scan, a EEG and other tests turns out I have hemiplegic migraines - very scary. I have an aura with mine - a bad taste often triggered by what I eat or smell. Gloss paint sends me off my legs for up to 2 weeks. I was investigated for having a stroke! Go back an see your Dr if symptoms don't improve and demand further tests! Have allergy/ sensitivity tests done, mine showed my triggers as being corn, melon, larger etc. I changed my diet and took FEVER FEW natural health supps and have made a fantastic recovery, with the occasional relapse. I f your symptoms are new to you and you have had no further investigations than a DR appointment, go back and demand more. Take a friend or relative with you if your reluctant to push the issue. You only have one life - enjoy it. Luv J xx
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Your condition is well known to those of us who are ion sensitve as well as color range sensitive. I personally have a problem with it and my immune system is very bad due to genetics. I suggest you counter act this feeling with exposure to natural light when ever possible, make sure you use sun screen and get full spectrum lighting above your desk at work. Your employer will need this information to get the point across. http://www.naturallighting.com/\n\n\nIt is well known in the Holistic Medicine community that regular exposure to fluorescent lighting can cause or contribute to health problems. Many years ago, I studied the work of Dr. John Ott. He was a pioneer in the study of the health effects of lighting and magnetic & electric fields on plants and animals. He conducted many studies on plants and humans showing adverse health effects.\n\nDr. Ott conducted research using natural lighting in a chickenhouse that produced outstanding results. He installed special radiation-shielded, full-spectrum lights in schools to show a significant reduction in behavioral problems, learning disabilities, and academic improvement. (See Academic Therapy, Volume 10, No. 1, 1973. Also, see the comparison between a well-designed study and a poorly design, industry-sponsored study in Journal of Abnormal Child Psychology, Volume 6, No. 3, 1978.) Some of the causes of health problems from regular, extended exposure to fluorescent light could include:\n\n\nLack of shielding for certain types of radiation (e.g., x-rays) given off. \nSpectrum of fluorescent light is far different than natural lighting. \nLack of natural levels of ultra-violet light exposure from fluorescent lighting. \nRegular, extended exposure to fluorescent lighting has been implicated in other disorders as well. In the Volume 7, 1985 Special Subject Issue of "The International Journal of Biosocial Research", the work of John Ott was discussed in more detail. Case histories were presented showing the how the lack of natural lighting and/or exposure to fluorescent lighting might contribute to health conditions such as infertility, tumors, etc. More recent research has shown the importance of light on the pineal gland which affects the brain and hormonal system. Because of this, one should expect that regular, extended exposures to fluorescent lighting may contribute to health problems.\n\nAt first, Dr. Ott's work was ridiculed (as innovative work often is). Later in his career he received an honorary Doctor of Science degree from Loyola University and the Grand Honors Award of the National Eye Research Foundation. Much of Dr. Ott's research was detailed in the books, Health and Light : The Effects of Natural and Artificial Light on Man and Other Living Things and Light, Radiation, and You How to Stay Healthy.\n\nExposure to natural lighting and avoidance of fluorescent lighting can be enormously healing for some people. For others, it should be considered a good way to help prevent the development of chronic health problems. The Ott Biolight Systems web page is a commercial web site which includes some additional information about health and lighting.
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Many  people experience what  your going through, but not many people talk about it.\n Back in  olden times they  called your experience a "night Hag" That paralyzing feeling caused  by "Her sitting on your body and  holding you down"  \nIt's a  thing of child hood past... not many people talk about that theory anymore, although it is in  some books!\n\nNow, as far as going to a Dr.  It may be a good Idea to talk to him..he might want to do  some tests, but most likely he will tell you it's normal and to not worry about it..it happens to everyone..I've had it happen many times!! It is not a fun experience..usually it will go away right away.. the longest  one i have had is like  a few minutes actually!!! THAT WAS AWFUL!!! \n\nwhen it happens to me it's helpful to relax and stay calm.. i  usually imagine my self "fighting it off" and that  usually works.   try moving your upper body  before anything else that has always seemed to help me out too.  if anything talk to your Dr. if you feel necessary..then try looking it up and doing a little research  who knows what  you might find!!
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Gaming can be very harsh on the eyes! The light from the screen causes a lot of damage to the eyes and it may end up being serious. To avoid more trouble try to limit your gaming time. I know that is hard to do, especially now that it is summer, but to save you vision, I'd calm it down a bit! Go play outside some more! I get Migraine headaches which are a lot like over exposure to iridescent light....you start seeing spots and you get really dizzy and light headed. Then a stomach ache follows along with a POUNDING headache. I lie down for awhile and drink a lot of juice and the spots usually fade away. I also take Tylenol or another form of medicine. I am not sure if this will help you or not, but it is worth a try. Good luck to you and your brother!
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Have you been on the computer for a long while?... I use to get MASSIVE headaches and I found out it was because I was looking at a computer screen for too long. Try looking away and focus on something across the room ever 15 minutes or so.
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I was having them daily for a while about a year ago. At first I had no idea what was going on I thought I was going blind or something. The worst part about it is how fatigued you feel. It also causes serious issues with driving when you frequently have ocular migraines. I talked to an optometrist and found out extended amounts of physical activity can trigger an ocular migraine. I have since toned down my work out and haven't had an ocular migraine since.
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You could use VISINE eye drops for redness...caused by reading too much, etc.
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Computers can blur your vision...\n\nSixty million people suffer eye problems due to working on computers, and the number is rising by a million every year.\n\nComputer images are created from thousands of tiny dots – so there is no distinct image for your eye to actually focus on.  You have to focus and refocus to keep the images sharp and after two hours you  end up with the same kind of repetitive stress on your eye muscles as that caused by the keyboard on your wrists.\n\nAll those hours we spend at the computer, straining our eyes, causes a condition known as computer vision syndrome(CVS).  CVS is characterized by eye strain associated with p[prolonged use of computers, with symptoms which include eye fatigue, dryness of the eyes etc.  A number of investigations have indicated that these symptoms occur in 75-90% of computer users.\n\n\nComputer images are created from thousands of tiny dots – so there is no distinct image for your eye to actually focus on.  You have to focus and refocus to keep the images sharp and after two hours you  end up with the same kind of repetitive stress on your eye muscles as that caused by the keyboard on your wrists.\n\n\n\nTips to prevent CVS:\n\n1.Blink frequently to lubricate the eys & prevent dryness – more critical for contact lens wearers.  A conscious effort     should be made to blink frequently.\n2. Take 2-4 minute breaks ever half hour – don’t strain your eyes looking at your computer.\n3. Use anti-glare spectacles preferably with grey tinted lenses, which is a neutral absorber and can filter unwanted effects     of certain colors.\n4. Position the monitor 20-26 inches away from the eyes\n5. Keep the computer screen at your eye level or 5 degrees below the eye level.\n6. Keep the monitor, CPU, keyboard, mouse and other peripherals in easy-to-reach places so as not to strain any other     body parts.\n7. Black characters on a white background are usually best.  Avoid dark back grounds and the size of the text should be     three times the size of  the smallest text you can read.\n8. Arrange light source to minimize glare and reflections on the screen.\n9. Reduce the amount of lighting in the room to match the computer screen.\n10. The use of contact lens re-wetting drops is recommended periodically during the day while using the computer     screen.\n11. Use anti-glare computer screen.\n12. Keep your computer screen free of dust.
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take an aspirin..and drink plenty of water..not sure what the chemistry is behind it but i guess its cooling and so..helps! looking at the computer screen also contributes to headaches..as it puts a lot of strain on the eyes. i'd say..get some rest!
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Using the computer might damage yoru eye sight. It might be because you are accomodating (using your eye muscles to see). Sok, your vision might get worse. USually people who study a lot and read alot their vision gets worse. However, soem people dont read at all and they are born taht way. There is NO REAL preventative eye care.  The only preventative eye care is to catch somethingearly so that it doesn't progress. THe eye doctor can't really stop you from not getting glasses. Its kinda going to happen AND ESPECIALLY WHEN YOU GET OLDER, you will need reading glasses. and there is nothing that you will be able to do to prevent it. TRUST ME!! I am in optometry school right now. THERE IS NOTHING THAT YOU CAN DO TO PREVENT YOUR EYES FROM NOT NEEDING GLASSES. Sometimes it happens earlier than others, sometimes it doesn't. Bottom line, in order to see thne eye doctor on a yearly basis is not that you will not need glasses, is that your eye doctor can catch systemic diseases faster sometimes, because you can catch diabetes, high blood pressure, cholesterol, etc, in the eye, and if you can see it in your eye, its in the rest of your body. The eye doctor can then tell you to go back to your physician and tell them to start you on some medications for your over all health, that in turn will help your vision from not getting worse, or the overall health of your eye. Dont be fooled though, there is nothing you can do to prevent your eyes from getting worse. IT WILL HAPPEN, kind of like you will die one day, you will need glasses one day its a normal process of aging.  So, just live your life, and dont worry about it, see your eye doctor to make sure your eyes are healthy. REMEMBER its more important to have healthy eyes, because if you have healhty eyes most likes you will not ever not see. And if your vision is not great, and you need glasses, the most important thing is that if your glasses can make syou see, that is important, as long as you can see 20/20 w/ or without your glasses, that is important. SOme people even w/glasses can't ever see 20/20.. \nSo, relax. and live your life, whats going to happen will happen.
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I'm a resident physician at UCSF, it sounds like a migraine headache, but I would not give an official diagnosis over the internet.  Tell her NOT to worry about a brain tumor.  She should see a doctor, at minimum they can give her medications for migraine relief.  Migraines are very common and are nothing to worry about, just have her go in so she can get that pain under control.\n\nTell her not to take tylenol everyday (or ibuprofen) because you can get something called "analgesic rebound headache" if you start taking those everyday.  Basically most over the counter pain meds like Alleve, Motrin, etc are only good for once in a while use.