Question 1

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 2

what causes double vision while driving at night?

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See eye doctor.: There are many possible reason. You need to see an eye doctor and be examined.

Question 3

what causes double vision at near distances within a short time, there is no problem with eyesight the opthalmalogist says, could it be vascular probl?

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Or neurological?: Yes, or it could be neurological...If it recurs, go to see your doctor, preferably an internist or family practitioner. Good luck.

Question 4

what causes double vision after cataract surgery?

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Usually: Astigmatism or irregular corneal surface.
If a retro bulbar infection for anesthesia is done this may cause some short term 
 diplopia.

Question 5

can anyone tell me what causes double vision 2 weeks after cataract surgery?

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Depends: Is the double vision only in  the operated eye? ( when other eye is closed?) as long as the iol  was properly inserted , cause could be as simple as refractive error and corrected with glasses. Ask your operating surgeon at your next visit.

Question 6

what usually causes double vision in adults?

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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 7

what would cause double vision when looking to the side both ways?

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VADouble to the side: Horizontal diplopia ( images look doubled side to side not on top of one another) when looking to extreme side most likely a weakness of lateral rectus muscles, born with or acquired types. Sometimes a neurologic condition ms or uncontrolled diabetes or blood pressure . If recent onset definite see an md eye doc for help.

Question 8

what can cause double vision and dizziness?

Accepted Answer

Many things..: Some benign and some dangerous things (for example stroke) can cause these symptoms. The diagnosis depends on clinical history and physical exam as well as selected testing.

Question 9

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 10

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.

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