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Eye Care (Expert Forum)
double vision
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double vision
by Robert-Welenbacker, Aug 24, 1999 12:00AM
Posted by paul on August 25, 1999 at 12:19:28
I’m a male 52. About 8 months ago I developed floaters in both eyes. After going to an opthamalogist he said I had vitreous detachment. He also said my distance vision was slipping a little so he made a correction for that. I also ware glasses for reading. Well now 8 months later I see like double on my digital clock it’s like one number is just slightly blow the other. I see this with both eyes open and with one eye at a time. I only se this with my glasses off. My next appointment is in 4 months .I was wondering if it would all right to wait sense my insurance only covers once a year.
Posted by hfhs md - ni on August 28, 1999 at 00:51:02
Double vision can mean that the eyes are not pointing in the same direction. This however, usually causes double vision only when both eyes are open. If you have double vision even if one eye is closed, it probably is a refractive problem or could be something like a cataract. In any event, you need to see your doctor to get it resolved.
