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Double Vision (described as cross eyed vision)
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Double Vision (described as cross eyed vision)
by Dan-Loscalzo, Aug 06, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by Dan Loscalzo on August 06, 1999 at 10:02:24
My mother is 82 years old. When I was out with her yesterday she suddenly lost her vision-focus while walking. She said everything appeared like she was looking crosseyed. For a minute or more she couldn't correct it. She said she didn't feel light headed or dizzy but she couldn't focus her vision. She has never had this problem before and it may her quite worried. She is not normally a worrier so it got me pretty concerned.
Background on my Mom: She has been treated for LUPUS for seven or so years. Until a month ago , She was on Fosomax, Placenal and Oscal (500 + D Calcium). About a month ago, based on her eye exam results, her optomoligist (& PCP) suggested she switch from Placenal to Miacalain Spray. Mom had not noticed any problems with her eyes. After she switched, she was re-tested by her optomologist (about two weeks ago) and he said her eyes looked fine.
My Mom has also been diagnosed with Aortic Stenosis but very seldom experiences any of the symptoms (i.e. Shortness of breath, palpitations, dizziness). Her cardiologist saw her two days ago and said she was doing fine.
My question is with my Mom's current problem and background, where do I start ? The PCP, Lupus Specialist, Eye Specialist or Cardiologist. Is there anything that jumps out at you based on herproblem and background ?
Posted by HFHS MD-JL on August 06, 1999 at 12:43:40
First of all we are not even sure this was double vision or just an episode of blurred vision. I would recommend she start with her ophthalmologist. As we get older we have more difficulty keeping our eyes aligned and occas one may experience double vision but this should improve quickly with a blink. Your ophthalmologist may be able to detect this when checking the muscle balance. It is encouraging that her symptoms improved quickly and that she did not experience any neurologic problems. Start with your ophthalmologist and good luck.
This information was provided for educational purposes only.
HFHS MD-JL
