Blurry Right Eye and Vertical Double Vision

Playing basketball the other day and got socked on the right eye pretty good while going up for a rebound.  Hurt quite a bit at first but it is gradually getting better.  Went to the emergency room and then to a local ophthalmologist.  They performed some tests (CT scan as well) and could not find anything major.  

The problem is that my right is still a bit blurry and when I open both eyes I see vertical double vision.  The Ophthalmologist said it should go away after a week or so but I am not sure if I need to get a second opinion.  As of now the eye does still a bit sore and double vision is bothering me quite a bit so I have my right eye covered.

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear mallard906,

It does sound as if you were checked for orbital fractures; however, I would go back to the eyeMD to determine the cause of “blurriness” and double vision. I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD specializing in oculo-plastic surgery.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California