Question 1

what causes blurred or double vision, with no other symptoms?

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So many causes: Some serious, some not. You must see an eye doctor asap to find out... Please!

Question 2

would blurred and sometimes double vision from a brain tumor be constant, or could it come and go?my vision does this sporatically,not constant. no headaches. brain tumor unlikely cause?

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Need to examine: It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. Your symptoms may require evaluation by a neurologist.

Question 3

can you tell me about having blurred and double vision?

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Diplopia: Double vision can result from disorders in eye, optic nerves, or brain or induced by medicines . Request evaluation by neurologist.

Question 4

i woke up with blurred and double vision . why? i am being treated for bipolar and i am on some meds

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Could be the meds: Some medications for psychiatric disorders can have side effects that include dry eye and impairment of focus.  Both of these can be causing your symptoms, but of course you'd need to see a specialist to find out exactly what's going on.

Question 5

what causes double vision?

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Muscle imbalance: The most common cause is muscle imbalance between the eyes. If this is the cause then covering each eye will eliminate the double vision. If you cover each eye and it is still blurry, you most likely need glasses. An eye care professional can correct these problems.

Question 6

what can cause sudden double vision?

Accepted Answer

Diplopia: Double vision can be due to the visual system itself; poor refraction (eye glasses); or may portend serious disease in the 
intracranial vault and brain (tumors, vascular disease).

If you are having this problem, immediately check with your physicians or go to the nearest er for evaluation.

Question 7

what is the cause of my double vision?

Accepted Answer

More info: More info is needed to give an answer.  Are the two images side by side or up and down?  Does it get better when you close one eye?  Does it get worse when you turn or tilt your head?  Does it last all day, or just for a short time?  How long have you noticed it?

It also helps to see what it looks like.  Hope that helps!

Question 8

what can cause physiological double vision?

Accepted Answer

Vision: This may represent an eye muscle imbalance that you are able to control.  It also can be associated with a refractive error.  An ophthalmologist can sort out the answer for you.

Question 9

what usually causes double vision in adults?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Is the double vision with one eye open or both eyes.  If you have double vision that goes away with either eye closed, this is a more serious condition.  This is cause many things including a stroke, inflammation, infection, or growth in the eye socket.  If a person has these types of symptoms, they should see an eye doctor as soon ass possible.

Question 10

what are common causes of permanent and sudden double vision?

Accepted Answer

There are many: Double vision is often divide into painless and painful causes. Anything from diabetes to aneurysms and even brain tumors can cause the symptoms.  On-eyed double vision (present even with one eye closed) is commonly caused by cataract. Regardless of the cause, double vision is something that needs to be evaluated without haste.

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Can you tell me about having blurred and double vision?

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I woke up with blurred and double vision . why? i am being treated for bipolar and i am on some meds

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What can cause sudden double vision?

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What is the cause of my double vision?

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