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Do You Know About Floaters ?

Saturday, October 1st, 2011

Floaters may appear as small spots in front or sides of the eyes that are seen by the person who saw them. they are often transient and may be more visible when looking at a white wall. they are caused by small clusters forming in the vitreous, the gel inside the eye.

People suffering from frequent migraines see eye floaters, which may be accompanied by flashes of light, just before getting a migraine. for people who suffer from headaches, eye floaters indicate that one must take medication prescribed migraine quickly. taking medication for migraine in the development of migraine tends to be more effective.

Eye floaters may also be a symptom that occurs after cataract surgery or laser, or if the eye is inflamed infections like conjunctivitis. Eye floaters can also be caused by eye infections, injury or inflammation caused by a foreign body on the outside of the eye.

Although eye floaters can be quite common, it is not common for eye floaters to be accompanied by flashes of light, the less one has a headache. if we do not have migraines and eye floaters more flashes of light are observed, it warrants an investigation by a doctor. this is particularly the case if you notice a loss of peripheral vision.

These symptoms may indicate serious set of conditions that cause eye floaters. for example, eye disease caused by diabetes is often first noted when he saw a large number of eye floaters. In addition, the floats eyes may indicate the beginning of retinal detachment or retinal tear. they can also report problems with veins or carotid artery disease, in some cases. when these conditions are not treated, eye injuries can occur in the case of disease or carotid artery disease, eye floaters can indicate the likelihood of stroke or heart attack.

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Stretches at Your Desk

Wednesday, February 25th, 2009

Sit at a desk for long periods of time can cause muscular tension. You can prevent the buildup of stress in your muscles by taking a few minutes to stretch. Try these easy exercises when you need to re-energize, or throughout the day to keep your muscles relaxed:

Head Tilt. Put your right hand on your left shoulder. Tilt your ear right toward your right shoulder, but don't turn your head. Hold five seconds. Switch sides.
 

Neck Roll. Roll your head to the right, down to the front, then left. Do this slowly and smoothly, both directions.
 

Shoulder Circles. Make circles with your shouldersup, back, and down. Switch directions. Do at least five.

Side Stretch. Stretch your arms to the side, then clasp your hands overhead. Keep your head straight forward, but lean your upper body to the right side. You should feel this down your left side. Hold five seconds. Switch sides.
Back Release. Sit at the edge of your chair as tall as you can (be careful if it has wheels). Open your legs apart so your arms drop between them. Straighten your legs, so your heels are on the floor, but not your toes. Knees are relaxed and never locked. Bring chin to chest, and then roll down toward your feet, one vertebra at a time. You should feel this first in your neck, then upper back, middle back, and lower back. This should be done slowly, relaxing into each part of the back. Roll up just as slowly. This

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