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Medical Forum / General / Vision / December 2005Seeing Trails
I'm not looking for a diagnosis here, but I'm wondering what type of things(besides drugs) cause people to see trails? In the last few months, if I wave a piece of paper or any light colored object that I can contrast against a dark background, I will see a ghosted image trailing behind it. I've not taken LSD or any drugs. I'm a 29 year old male and problem doesn't seem to be getting worse, but isn't getting better either. My health plan doesn't cover visual so all expenses would be out of pocket if I needed to go to the doctor and I don't know if I could afford it. So I'm just wondering what type of things might cause such a problem. The only thing that I might suspect was my usage of sleep aid medicine with active ingredient diphenhydramine HCl for insomnia, but even then I don't know. I just never had the problem before using sleep aid. do you take any medicines? Have you ever taken drugs in your life? >do you take any medicines? Have you ever taken drugs in your life? No medicines other than the sleep aid, and no drugs. >I'm not looking for a diagnosis here, but I'm wondering what type of >things(besides drugs) cause people to see trails? In the last few [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] >then I don't know. I just never had the problem before using sleep >aid. Stop taking the drug and see if it helps. That drug can cause vision symptoms but usually blurred or double vision but then anything is possible. Ann >Stop taking the drug and see if it helps. That drug can cause vision >symptoms but usually blurred or double vision but then anything is >possible. > >Ann I haven't taken it since I noticed the problem a few months ago. It hasn't gotten worse, but hasn't gotten better either. Repeat: GET AN EYE TEST!!!!! dr grant >Repeat: GET AN EYE TEST!!!!! > >dr grant I'm sure I'm going to have to. I was just hoping to do a little research ahead of time as to what sorts of things commonly cause this to happen, so I have some idea what may have caused it in the first place. I'm also wondering if this problem emanates in the eye itself or if its something neurological. No known side effects from that medication, unless irt is from another ingredient. Get your eyes tested. dr grant >No known side effects from that medication, unless irt is from another >ingredient. That's not true. One of the side effects of that medication is vision problems. Ann Blurred vision and diplopia are supposed side effects of nearly ev ery drug. They are minor issues and rarely seen. IMO, Chris should not be on an antihistamine for insomnia in the first place. Chris should stop penny pinching perhaps and see a doctor as well as an optometrist/ophthalmologist. dr grant >>No known side effects from that medication, unless irt is from another >>ingredient. > > That's not true. One of the side effects of that medication is vision > problems. How frequently? I've used it (Costco Benadryl-analog) for several years and my eyes are no worse/better/different than they were previously -- aside from the progressive farsightedness, of course.  SignatureCheers, Bev +++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ Save the whales for dessert >>>No known side effects from that medication, unless irt is from another >>>ingredient. [quoted text clipped - 5 lines] >my eyes are no worse/better/different than they were previously -- aside from >the progressive farsightedness, of course. It's not one of the common side effects but if you're going to come across someone who does have that side effect, this group is a likely place to do so and it's always something that should be considered. Ann >>>>No known side effects from that medication, unless irt is from another >>>>ingredient. [quoted text clipped - 9 lines] > across someone who does have that side effect, this group is a likely > place to do so and it's always something that should be considered. Indeed, but the "One of the side effects of that medication is vision problems" comment makes it sound common, or even inevitable. I'd be willing to bet that one of the side effects of taking aspirin is vision problems, but that doesn't mean I have to worry about it after taking aspirin for 60 years. Just how common ARE vision problems with Benadryl? SignatureCheers, Bev /\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\/\ When cryptography is outlawed, only outlaws will qwertzuio asdfghjk pyxcvbnml -- M. O'Dorney >>>>>No known side effects from that medication, unless irt is from another >>>>>ingredient. [quoted text clipped - 16 lines] > >Just how common ARE vision problems with Benadryl? You're missing my point. The OP said "No known side effects from that medication..." which was incorrect. It's up there at the top of the post for all to see so it's hard to know why you'd bother arguiing about it. Ann >>>>>>No known side effects from that medication, unless irt is from another >>>>>>ingredient. [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > It's up there at the top of the post for all to see so it's hard to > know why you'd bother arguiing about it. Slow day. I generally argue with people who make flat statements without qualifying them as to frequency or level of danger. FIRE BURNS DOWN HOUSES! is true, but it doesn't mean you have to throw your gas stove out of the window. SignatureCheers, Bev ============================================= A: Top posters. Q: What is the most annoying thing on Usenet? As an MD an ophthalmologist can bill your medical insurance with a medical diagnosis and not just for visual reasons. You can start out with your primary care doctor if you are worried about $$ (some ins. require a referral anyway). I agree with Dr. Grant, get it checked out. > I'm not looking for a diagnosis here, but I'm wondering what type of > things(besides drugs) cause people to see trails? In the last few [quoted text clipped - 11 lines] > then I don't know. I just never had the problem before using sleep > aid. Just FYI, but in the U.S. an optometrist may also make a "medical" eye diagnosis and provide treatment that is billable to your medical insurance if it is within the scope of practice in that state. I am on several medical plans in Texas. DrG |
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