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Double vision
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Double vision
by Jandrew, Nov 18, 2003 12:00AM
A week ago I developed double vision resulting from a slight squint which developed overnight in me left eye .I have had the sinuses annd orbit X-rayed , and will have an MRI scan tomorrow .
It is almost as though I have been too close to the computer for too long, and my subdominant eye has drifted off, but has failed to click back into binocular vision .Can such a thing happen?
Just by the way , when I was reading the newspaper an hour ago I saw the fleeting image of a computer cursor ( arrow ) which , of course was not there !
Thanks
It is almost as though I have been too close to the computer for too long, and my subdominant eye has drifted off, but has failed to click back into binocular vision .Can such a thing happen?
Just by the way , when I was reading the newspaper an hour ago I saw the fleeting image of a computer cursor ( arrow ) which , of course was not there !
Thanks
Doctor's Answer
by CCF-Neuro-M.D.-CS, Nov 20, 2003 12:00AM
It sounds from your description that one of your eyes is moving horizontally out when you are attempting to focus. If this is an intermittent problem then myasthenia gravis, a disorder affecting muscles, would be highest on my list. If this is constant then other central nervous system cuases need to be excluded. Things which could result in a lesion in the brain which causes double vision include stroke, CNS inflammation, masses, elevated intracranial pressure, and aneurysms. Depending on your age this list would have to be modified. Having an MRI with contrast, and with orbital cuts would be a good starting point. This will help to exclude many of the disorders I mentioned. Lastly, if you are a diabetic, this could be related to your diabetes. Good luck
When I over do the computer, I 'see' the cursor when it is not there. Many things seem to get 'stuck' in my vision, almost like refocusing doesn't remove the previous focus. I know several from the on line MG email lists also have the same problem ..this is a popular discussion as many neuros think we're screwy for continuing to 'see' things that are gone. I am totally convinced it's part of the weakened muscles not focusing properly.
The weaker I am, the less my eyes work in conjunction with each other ...
MG is nothing to mess with .. it can get pretty serious if not treated appropriately ...so get it checked out!
Jandrew Kirby