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I started having eye problems about a year ago.  I noticed that bright lights (the flashing lights on top of towers, certain automobile tail lights, and digital alarm clocks) blinked as I moved my eyes if the objects and my eyes are both still, everything looks normal. It's very hard to explain.  If I roll my eyes while looking at my alarm clock, it looks like the clock is blinking like a strobe light, and it leaves a trail behind it like the clock is still in one spot when it is in another.  If I move my hand by my face, I see the trail there too. My hand seems to drag by. I went to eye doctor today and he found no pressure or anything else worng. He suggested I go to a neurologist and that I might be having occular migranes. What I'm seeing has been going on for 24 hrs a day for the last year.  Could this still be a migrane. I haven't had any headaches either. A little over a year ago I started noticing that when I lift something or strain my arms or legs a litte, they shake. I exercise regularly and started noticing this with even the slightest weight. My hair and eyelashes also started falling out very easily about this time. My main concern is brain tumor. I have an appointment with neurologist in a month, but am thinking the worst.  
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It sounds like  you have what are called "visual trails."  I couldn't find much info about them.  By chance have you ever taken the antidepressant Serzone (nefazodone)?  You need an exam by a neuro-ophthalmologist.  You can find one by calling the Neurology department of a major, academic medical center.

With undiagnosed vision problems amd new, possibly neuro-muscular problems you need an MRI with and without contrast.  You could ask you primary care provider to order one in anticipation of the neuro appointment.  Discuss your fears with him/her.  Good luck.  Quix
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no meds.  thanks for your post
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