Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

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 only a few moments. Phorias do not need to be treated.  If you experience double vision at random times of the day or the double vision does not go away, you should see an eye doctor. You may want to see one anyway if only to reassure you.

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?

Accepted Answer

It is not feasible to provide a meaningful opinion without taking additional history, physical examination and may be some tests. It would be prudent to see your doctor and discuss if you may be depressed. Counter-intuitive as it may seem, exercise may help. Start with low intensity exercise such as walking and gradually increase the intensity as tolerated. Drink more water. Wish you good health!

Question 3

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?

Accepted Answer

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 interaction or side effect - it might be a new disorder emerging in you. Call ASAP and provide full, accurate detailed descriptions. I hope this clears up soon. Take care, be well.

Question 4

Why would  i have double vision?

Accepted Answer

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 gravis), problems at base of brain (multiple sclerosis), some medications (usually rare), infections (nasopharyngeal), problems in cavernous sinus, orbital areas, retrobulbar sites.  See an ophthalmologist and get an answer.

Question 5

What does it mean if i have double vision?

Accepted Answer

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 doctor.

Question 6

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?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 7

Should i see a doctor if i have double vision?

Accepted Answer

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.  It can also be from trauma or breakdown of previous fusion.  See your ophthalmologist for persistent doubling as soon as you can arrange it. Meanwhile you might have to patch one eye to function.

Question 8

How do i know if i have double vision or just need new glasses?

Accepted Answer

Double vision refers to have two distinct images when viewing an object, such as looking at one pencil and seeing two. New glasses are needed when there is a refractive error, which most commonly causes vision to be out of focus or blurry, but not double. Get your eyes examined.

Question 9

I have double vision when looking at a distance (further than 4-5 feet); cannot make out faces and letters double.  what could cause this?

Accepted Answer

Distance diplopia is commonly associated with refractive error.  A simple pair of glasses can help.

Question 10

I have double vision (vertical images) 1-2 times per week, for 6 months.  just noticed my pupils are extremely small.  no drugs.  what's going on?

Accepted Answer

Seeing double with images one above the other is called "vertical diplopia". There are many possible causes, and some of them are important. I recommend that you see a neurologist for an examination.

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?

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 would i have double vision?

What does it mean if i have double vision?

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?

How do i know if i have double vision or just need new glasses?

I have double vision when looking at a distance (further than 4-5 feet); cannot make out faces and letters double. what could cause this?

I have double vision (vertical images) 1-2 times per week, for 6 months. just noticed my pupils are extremely small. no drugs. what's going on?

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