Keys to Optimum Health » Vision http://www.consor2005.com Sat, 17 Oct 2009 11:03:39 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.1 en hourly 1 Antidepressant Medication To Help Treat Depression http://www.consor2005.com/80/antidepressant-medication-to-help-treat-depression http://www.consor2005.com/80/antidepressant-medication-to-help-treat-depression#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:15:37 +0000 admin http://www.consor2005.com/?p=80 Antidepressant medication can be used to help treat depression. While they can make your depression better many of the medications have their own side effects and dangers. It is important to know as much as possible about the different medications so you can be aware of any possible problems with the antidepressant medication.

Many antidepressant medication works by changing the chemical levels in your brain. A lot of depression can be linked to a chemical imbalance so the antidepressant treatments work by bringing the chemicals back into their correct levels. One such medication, Prozac, increases the serotonin in the brain. Interestingly enough though depression is not necessarily caused by low levels of serotonin.

For very severe depression medication can be very effective and can save lives. However antidepressant medication does not help many people suffering from depression. The most affective types of treatment for depression combine use of depression medication and therapy.

The main types of antidepressant medication include selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, atypical antidepressants, tricyclic antidepressants and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. All of these medications have associated side effects and many of the side effects are severe enough that patient’s will chose not to take the medication.

Selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors are the most commonly prescribed medication and the more common ones include Prozac, Luvox, Zoloft, Paxil, Lexapro and Celexa. They work on serotonin, which also is important for sleep, pain, mental clarity, digestion and more. The most common side effects include drowsiness, nausea, sexual problems, sleep difficulties. Many of the side effects will go away but they can also get worse.

Atypical antidepressants include Serzone, Desyrel, Remeron, Cymbalta, Effexor and Wellbutrin. Some side effects include blurred vision, dry mouth, nervousness, sleepiness, weight gain, fatigue, and nausea. The oldest types of antidepressants are tricyclic and monoamine oxidase inhibitors. They have very severe side effects and are rarely sued today.

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]]> http://www.consor2005.com/80/antidepressant-medication-to-help-treat-depression/feed 5 The Importance Of Laser Eye Protection http://www.consor2005.com/78/the-importance-of-laser-eye-protection http://www.consor2005.com/78/the-importance-of-laser-eye-protection#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:12:06 +0000 admin http://www.consor2005.com/?p=78 For those that work around lasers, laser eye protection is a number one priority. When your eyes are unprotected either direct or indirect reflected, laser beams can permanently damage them. The reason for this has to do with the sensitivity of the human eye to laser radiation.

The amount of damage to the eye depends on the wavelength put out by the laser. Laser light that is within the spectrum of 400-1400 nm are known as within the retinal hazard region and have the capability to cause damage to the retina. Any wavelengths outside of this are known as absorbed by the outer portion of the eye, so that it causes damage to the cornea and lens.

The amount of damage has a lot to do with the time of exposure, beam size, and laser irradiance. Often when a retinal burn is to take place is it painless and can occur as a result to a beam that cannot be seen to the naked eye. This is why precautionary measures should be taken for both the patient and attending physician.

At any time there is the operation of a laser going on, protective eye wear should be worn. Protective eyewear includes things such as glasses, shields, or goggles. The should be under the specifications of Laser Safety Eyewear (LSE) in order to ensure that there is a reduction in the amount of wavelengths from the beam so that they are safe for the eye.

Each type of laser calls for a different type of safety wear. These standards should be followed as to protect the vision for patients and workers around laser beams. Properly following guidelines will reduce the occurrence of accidents taking place and someone losing their vision. Loss of vision can occur as a result of one occurrence or repeated occurrences over time.

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]]> http://www.consor2005.com/78/the-importance-of-laser-eye-protection/feed 0 Psoriatic Arthritis-a Very Painful Condition http://www.consor2005.com/71/psoriatic-arthritis-a-very-painful-condition http://www.consor2005.com/71/psoriatic-arthritis-a-very-painful-condition#comments Tue, 07 Jul 2009 22:05:45 +0000 admin http://www.consor2005.com/?p=71 Psoriatic arthritis is a condition that is found in patients with the skin condition Psoriasis. Psoriasis causes moderate to extreme skin problems including red patches, itchiness and swelling. Roughly two percent of the population of white people has Psoriasis. Ten percent of that group forms another, more severe issue that causes inflammation in the joints as well as patches of skin.

The two combined are incredibly painful. Typically, people can develop Psoriasis at young ages and then develop arthritis in their forties and fifties. However, people with Psoriatic Arthritis do not just have Psoriasis and arthritis. Cases of Psoriatic arthritis are far more extreme and are rheumatic, systemic cases of arthritis.

Not only do the joints swell and ache with Psoriatic arthritis, an individual’s internal organs may swell, as well. Tissues may also swell. Swelling may occur in many tissues including a patient’s eyes, lung tissue and kidney. Regular arthritis usually occurs months or sometimes years before the Psoriatic arthritis becomes apparent.

Many who suffer from Psoriatic arthritis have issues with Achilles tendon and other inflamed tendon disorders. Those who suffer from Psoriatic arthritis endure very painful swelling of certain tissues. When a person’s eyes are affected, sunlight may have to be avoided at all costs or the patient may suffer serious permanent side effects.

Psoriatic arthritis is treated with a combination of therapies. Anti inflammatory medications are introduced to the patient with over the counter attempts first. Typically, these do not work and require prescription anti inflammatory medicines to be prescribed. Many patients are also treated with narcotic pain medication although that is discouraged by some physicians.

Patients with Psoriatic arthritis need to be under the close surveillance and supervision of their medical professional. Additional symptoms may occur that can cause heart failure and respiratory distress. When medications will not work, sometimes surgery is required.

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