I see doubles

[boomandvibe]

Hello. Im a 20 year old male. I have been having problems with not seeing clear images even after I wear contacts or glasses. I realized that I tend to squint to see better is because I see double images. (contacts & glasses)


A 123       (The top image is lighter. kinda like ghost image)
A 123       <------ like this

My eye power is
          D    CYL   AXIS
Left   -4.5  -0.75  160
Right -4.5  -1.75  010

I get so tired just trying to see better. Its hindering my performance at college.  Does anyone know why I get this? Who should I go to in order to find out what is wrong with my eyes?

[Joan M Pernoud, MD]

Don't wear contacts for 2 weeks before your exam so your corneal curvature can normalize.

[boomandvibe]

I mean not wearing contacts for two weeks.....

[boomandvibe]

But I wear soft contacts. does it still matter?

[Joan M Pernoud, MD]

Try not wearing your contacts for two weeks so your eye gets to it's normal prescription.
Get an appointment with an ophthalmologist (eye MD). There is a listing under "find a doctor" at aao.org. Prepare to have a cycloplegic examination where your pupils will be dilated to find your truly correct prescription. I suspect your astigmatism correction is not right and/or your prescription is too strong. Take this info with you.