Suzanne Bowes wrote:

>Has anyone on here heard of double vision or other visual 
>disturbances caused by breastfeeding/lactation?  I can only assume 
>(if real) that is related to prolactin.  Opthamologist wants mom to 
>wean (3 wks. postpartum; no other obvious problems).

Does the mother have a history of any eye problems? For example, I 
know two women who were treated for strabismus in childhood and now, 
many years after the problem seemed solved, they're experiencing 
double vision and eye fatigue but no eye crossing or drifting. (If 
childhood strabismus and/or amblyopia is a factor, the mom might 
consider a consultation with a pediatric ophthalmologist.)

Another possibility is ocular migraines. Migraine headaches and 
vestibular migraines can be triggered by homonal fluctuations; ocular 
ones probably can be as well.

Is there any pattern to the mom's vision problems?

Good luck to her.

regards,
Julia

Julia R. Barrett
Science Writer & Editor in the Life Sciences
Madison, Wisconsin
608-238-8409; [log in to unmask] 

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