Chris Tomlin announced via Twitter that he and his wife, Lauren, welcomed a daughter into the world September 22, 2011. Ashlyn Alexandra Tomlin is the first child for the songwriter.
Tumors that lie along, or compress, the optic path may cause visual hallucinations. In one case series, 13 of 59 patients with temporal lobe tumors experienced visual hallucinations. These hallucinations are described as complex and may involve vivid scenes (including people carrying out mundane tasks).
Hallucinations can be frightening, but there's usually an identifiable cause. 1  For example, they can occur as a result of: 2  taking illegal drugs or alcohol. 3  a mental illness, such as schizophrenia or dementia. 4  a progressive neurological condition, such as Alzheimer's disease or Parkinson's disease.