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Bilateral Monocular Diplopia Help!
I have been experiencing a number of symptoms associated with my eyes as well as other areas of my body but more recently have been experiencing bilateral monocular diplopia. My first vision problem was an awareness of floater which started out as one black dot in my right eye then later a dot in my left eye and now many dots and lines as well as transparent dots that I can only describe as water bubbles (clear transparent circles) in both eyes. These visual floaters are most noticeable against a bright background. I am also experiencing blurred vision that comes and goes in either eye as well as a glare from light sources in either eye if I am in a dark area. I have been to see an optometrist and in his opinion my eyes were in great shape.
Since the visit with the optometrist the monocular diplopia has become more of a problem and is most noticeable when looking at light sources but I can also see ghosts images of objects if they are dark against a light background or vice versa. The diplopia is vertical; the ghost image is overtop of the real image. The only way it seems to disappear is if I tilt my head down and look upwards at the object or sometimes if I squint the ghost image will disappear. I have also tried a homemade pinhole test. When the pinhole in directly in the center of my vision the double image goes away, however when the pinhole is slightly above my center of vision the double image comes back.
Other symptoms that I have been having include tinnitus, frequent headaches, muscle spasms, pins and needles, and numbness.
I have had a CT scan done which came back normal and am now waiting to see a neurologist in 6-8 weeks.
Do these symptoms sound like it is something wrong with my eyes or is it something wrong with my brain? I am afraid that it could still be a brain tumor that didn’t show up on the CT scan, or is that even possible? I am also afraid that this could be some malignant form of MS. Please any input would be greatly appreciated.
Since the visit with the optometrist the monocular diplopia has become more of a problem and is most noticeable when looking at light sources but I can also see ghosts images of objects if they are dark against a light background or vice versa. The diplopia is vertical; the ghost image is overtop of the real image. The only way it seems to disappear is if I tilt my head down and look upwards at the object or sometimes if I squint the ghost image will disappear. I have also tried a homemade pinhole test. When the pinhole in directly in the center of my vision the double image goes away, however when the pinhole is slightly above my center of vision the double image comes back.
Other symptoms that I have been having include tinnitus, frequent headaches, muscle spasms, pins and needles, and numbness.
I have had a CT scan done which came back normal and am now waiting to see a neurologist in 6-8 weeks.
Do these symptoms sound like it is something wrong with my eyes or is it something wrong with my brain? I am afraid that it could still be a brain tumor that didn’t show up on the CT scan, or is that even possible? I am also afraid that this could be some malignant form of MS. Please any input would be greatly appreciated.
Marilyn, do you know the cause of your multiple images? Have you seen an ophthalmologist, and what have they told you? Is there anything you can do that makes it go away temporarily?
Nancy T.
Nancy T.
I know my 'ghosting' is different in each eye because my left has 3 images when looking at a light/moon and the right only has 2 images. This is a progression from 2 in left and none in the right eye. MMMMM. Irritating is the nicest word to describe the problem. If it were cataracts I'd have it fixed....darn, corneas are fine.
Doesn't sound psychogenic to me (a layperson), certainly not the vision problem.
Keep your neurologist appointment and let us know what he/she says.
Glad the eye doctor found nothing wrong with your eyes. But did he recommend any type of glasses prescription to try?
Nancy T.
Keep your neurologist appointment and let us know what he/she says.
Glad the eye doctor found nothing wrong with your eyes. But did he recommend any type of glasses prescription to try?
Nancy T.
Well I went to the ophthalmologist today and again my eyes checked out fine. The Dr is a professor at a university and highly recommended by a lot of people around home so I am content with his examination. Not only was he very thorough today while looking over my eyes, but he is sending me for an orbital CT scan to make sure again that there is nothing wrong in my head as well as a scan of my peripheral vision. I had a CT scan about a month ago and it checked out fine so i am hoping that this one comes back ok as well! If anyone has any comments or opinions about this matter again I am grateful for any input.
I was wondering if this could be all psychogenic? I was under a lot of stress for a while, but have resolved all the matters about a month or so ago and a lot of these symptoms are still bothering me!
I was wondering if this could be all psychogenic? I was under a lot of stress for a while, but have resolved all the matters about a month or so ago and a lot of these symptoms are still bothering me!
Thanks again for the info Michael. I am going to see an opthamologist next week who I have heard great things about. I will keep this post updated as to what is going on in hopes that I can help others that may be going through this as well.
MEDICAL PROFESSIONAL
Most likely due to astigmatism or corneal problems (statistically) but other things could be possible. A good ophthalmologist should be able to lead you down the right path toward some answers.
MJK MD
MJK MD
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