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Whenever i see a moving object i see an image of the same object tailing it slowly. can anyone tell me what this might bekbe?

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Neurologic disease: This sounds like your eyes are not tracking properly together from side to side. This can be a midface problem or a sign of central nervous system problems. This needs prompt evaluation to insure that it is not potentially lethal or harmful.

Answered 5/7/2014

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Astigmatism: Uncorrected astigmatism can leave a shadow image. Get measured to see if you need glasses to correct this.

Answered 4/11/2013

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Panilopsia: Palinopsia....Could be part of normal phenomenon or more serious neurological problem. Important to see eye doc for dilated exam! visual field testing may be warranted if it is thought there might be a neurologic cause.

Answered 2/23/2017

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