Why do i have double vision when i wake up

Question 1

When i wake up during night, i sometimes have double vision for a little while. is this normal?

Answer

It certainly can be: A lot of people have a "phoria": the inability to keep the 2 eyes looking together when they are tired. This is quite common, and usually lasts for o... Read More

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Usually normal: While asleep, our eyes cross slightly outwards. This is because the bony orbits supporting our eyes are positioned outwards and while awake, our brai... Read More

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Question 2

For the past week i have been extremely tired. i would go to bed at 11:30 and wake up around 5. i've noticed that my double vision and astigmatism had worsen. also the back of my eyes tend to hurt a little, like headache. will it stay like this?

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It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent ... Read More

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Question 3

I have a lot of health issues however a new issue has started now iwhen i wake up both of my hands are swollen to the point where i can't make a fist or close my hands to grasp an object i have also started having some.double vision and some confuseme

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See your doctor: I would need more information about your current medical issues, but the symptoms you describe are concerning and require evaluation by your doctor so... Read More

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Question 4

Began a thyroid med last week (mornings), but also take prozac (fluoxetine) 40mg and topiramate (eves). in mornings now wake with crosseyed double vision/nausea, and during day at times get disoriented/nauseous?

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Discuss w/ provider: You need to inform your provider of these symptoms. Without such information it is much more difficult to care for you properly. It might be a drug in... Read More

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Question 5

Why do i have double vision when i drive at night; especially looking at headlights?

Answer

Possible cataract.: If you are experiencing what you describe as "double vision" only at night, especially when looking at headlights you are more than likely sufferring ... Read More

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Question 6

Why would i have double vision?

Answer

Many reasons: Double vision is due to lack of coherence of eye muscles, and can be due to problems with nerve locally, eye muscle weakness or fatigue (myasthenia gr... Read More

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Question 7

What does it mean if i have double vision?

Answer

Eye muscle problem: Most often, it means one or more of your eye muscles isn't working properly. Occasionally, it can be the result of a stroke. You should see an eye doc... Read More

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Question 8

What to do if i have aniexty for a month and half now i have double vision for 2 weeks now?

Answer

Sorry for the delay: I am not sure if anxiety can cause double vision. I would suggest that you speak with an eye doctor and have some vision tests before assuming that it... Read More

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Question 9

What do you suggest if i have aniexty for a month and half now what do you suggest if i have double vision for 2 weeks now?

Answer

Evaluation: Double vision for 2 weeks.. Please see your Dr. this is disturbing, and could suggest a number of problems

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Question 10

Should i see a doctor if i have double vision?

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Probably: Doubling of vision, which does not go away, can be from changes in the nerve supply to the eye muscles due to vascular, infectious or tumorous lesions... Read More

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Why do i have double vision when i wake up

When i wake up during night, i sometimes have double vision for a little while. is this normal?

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For the past week i have been extremely tired. i would go to bed at 11:30 and wake up around 5. i've noticed that my double vision and astigmatism had worsen. also the back of my eyes tend to hurt a little, like headache. will it stay like this?

I have a lot of health issues however a new issue has started now iwhen i wake up both of my hands are swollen to the point where i can't make a fist or close my hands to grasp an object i have also started having some.double vision and some confuseme

Began a thyroid med last week (mornings), but also take prozac (fluoxetine) 40mg and topiramate (eves). in mornings now wake with crosseyed double vision/nausea, and during day at times get disoriented/nauseous?

Why do i have double vision when i drive at night; especially looking at headlights?

Why would i have double vision?

What does it mean if i have double vision?

What to do if i have aniexty for a month and half now i have double vision for 2 weeks now?

What do you suggest if i have aniexty for a month and half now what do you suggest if i have double vision for 2 weeks now?

Should i see a doctor if i have double vision?

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