Question 1

why do i get double vision when watching tv?

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: Without an eye exam, no meaningful answer can be given for this question.  Please see an Ophthalmologist.

Question 2

i am having double vision when watching tv and sometimes watching speakers from a podium. eye doctor didn't think it was a problem?

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: Consult with a neurologist and see if there is an issue with intracranial problems.  Medication side effects could be playing an issue.

Question 3

is it normal to have double vision while writing or reading or watching tv for long in dark?

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It can be.: Many people will have some degree of misalignment between their two eyes when fatigued.  This is called a phoria.  It is normal.  Patients will experience double vision temporarily, but should easily be able to eliminate the double vision by "refocusing".  Double vision that does not go away or happens frequently is abnormal and should be evaluated by an eye doctor.

Question 4

i have been having side by side double vision mainly when driving or watching tv for 3-4 years .have had prisms put in glasses 2 times now & sometime ?

Accepted Answer

Divergence palsy: When you look at a distance, the in-turning muscles relax, the out-turning muscles tighten. In your case, the out-turning muscles are week- could be medical side-effect, stroke effect, decompensated eye crossing, other neurologic disorder.
If the amount of prisms becomes excessive, have eye muscle surgery.
Contac a "pediatric" ophthalmologist who does a lot of muscle surgery.

Question 5

suddenly can't see out of eye the other day i was watching tv and i started having double vision. then the next day i woke up and my left eye was blurry and i couldn't see out of it at all. i've been getting migraines my entire life and a few hours after

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The : The symptoms are not typical for a migraine alone. You noted two distinct and dramatic  symptoms (double vision, blur), separated in time, and i think you indicate a headache as well. More history will help to zero in on the problem, and if you were my patient i'd have you come in promptly (i.e. That day) to figure out what's going on. While migraine (which can change in presentation over time), loss of control of a pre-existing eye muscle imbalance, and/or surface irritation would be the most benign cause, other, time sensitive and potentially dangerous situations should be investigated immediately. You might have a vascular cause needing immediate attention (e.g. Transient ischemic attack, temporal arteritis or other inflammations) or other issues. My advice: see your eye md asap.

Question 6

when i lay down and watch tv or use my ipod for a while, i start to see the words double like if i had diplopia. vertically, i see 2 of the same words?

Accepted Answer

Double vision: Some people confuse double vision and blurred vision.  Double vision is seeing two distinct, separate images of the same thing.  Most double vision is due to misalignment of the eyes.  Double vision with fatigue is common in people who have a tendency for misalignment - called a phoria.  If it occurs frequent, a correction in glasses called prism can done to reduce or eliminate it.

Question 7

about a year ago i started having double vision. it really bothers me now, especially when i'm driving or watching a movie. how to get rid of it?

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Answer is obvious: If your car was making a funny sound, would you think, "How can I get rid of that funny sound?" or would you think, "I need to take my car in to the mechanic to find out what's making that sound so HE can get rid of the sound"? It's just as true in medicine as in auto repair: First diagnosis, THEN treatment. How can you "get rid" of something when you don't know what is causing that something?

Question 8

19 m over last 3 weeks have had slight double vision when looking at lit lettering (tv) exit sign.  even when both eyes covered. 20/20 vision causes?

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Double: There are many reasons for double vision....Your eyes may dry out when watching tv...Your eyes may be slightly misaligned...You may need glasses...You may have astigmatism.  In any case, please see your local eye doctor for an evaluation.

Question 9

m19. 4 weeks ago started having slight double vision.both eyes. letters on tv slightly raisedlooks like ghost. also see rays of light. optometrist said i have astigmatism in one eye.causes? 20/20 vis.

Accepted Answer

Does double vision: Remain when on eye is closed? If so the either an astigmatism or surface eye dryness can be the cause. If  the double vision goes away when one eye. Is closed you will have to see an ophthalmologist to evaluate this.

Question 10

i woke up in the morning i hade double vision in my left eye . the day before i put my phone in dark box and watched movies . this is the reason ?

Accepted Answer

Not related to movie: I do not think your watching a movie had anything to do with your double vision.  I would see an ophthalmologist as soon as possible to determine if you had a retina detachment.

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Why do i get double vision when watching tv?

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I am having double vision when watching tv and sometimes watching speakers from a podium. eye doctor didn't think it was a problem?

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Is it normal to have double vision while writing or reading or watching tv for long in dark?

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I have been having side by side double vision mainly when driving or watching tv for 3-4 years .have had prisms put in glasses 2 times now & sometime ?

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Suddenly can't see out of eye the other day i was watching tv and i started having double vision. then the next day i woke up and my left eye was blurry and i couldn't see out of it at all. i've been getting migraines my entire life and a few hours after

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When i lay down and watch tv or use my ipod for a while, i start to see the words double like if i had diplopia. vertically, i see 2 of the same words?

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About a year ago i started having double vision. it really bothers me now, especially when i'm driving or watching a movie. how to get rid of it?

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19 m over last 3 weeks have had slight double vision when looking at lit lettering (tv) exit sign. even when both eyes covered. 20/20 vision causes?

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M19. 4 weeks ago started having slight double vision.both eyes. letters on tv slightly raisedlooks like ghost. also see rays of light. optometrist said i have astigmatism in one eye.causes? 20/20 vis.

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I woke up in the morning i hade double vision in my left eye . the day before i put my phone in dark box and watched movies . this is the reason ?

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