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What Causes Episodes Of Double Vision Growing More Frequent Despite Taking Medications?

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Posted on Tue, 23 Jun 2015
Question: My husband has been suffering from double vision for about 3 months now. He has seen our family physican, family eye doctor and a neurologist. He has had a MRI with no issues. The neurologist put him on 2 steroid packs and they have not helped. He now is having single vision at times but if he looks left or right it's double and blurry he is also having dizziness with this now that he didn't have at first. we are at our wits end this is driving him insane.
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Answered by Dr. Muhammad Ali Rauf (2 hours later)
Brief Answer:
Most probably weakness of extraocular muscles

Detailed Answer:
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Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem.

I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your husband most probably has weakness of extraocular muscles. These muscles maintain normal tone of orbit and prevents the double vision(diplopia). There are a number of exercises that strengthen the muscle & some surgical procedures as well. I would suggest you to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Ophthalmologist" ONLY because he is specialized in dealing with these conditions. You need not to undergo unnecessary labs at the moment.


Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it.
Wishing you good health !!
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What Causes Episodes Of Double Vision Growing More Frequent Despite Taking Medications?

Brief Answer: Most probably weakness of extraocular muscles Detailed Answer: Hello Thank You for contacting HCM. My name is Dr Muhammad Ali Rauf & i will look into your problem. I have gone through your query and would try to help you in the best possible way. Your husband most probably has weakness of extraocular muscles. These muscles maintain normal tone of orbit and prevents the double vision(diplopia). There are a number of exercises that strengthen the muscle & some surgical procedures as well. I would suggest you to visit hospital & get an appointment for a "Consultant Ophthalmologist" ONLY because he is specialized in dealing with these conditions. You need not to undergo unnecessary labs at the moment. Hope I have answered your query. If you have any further questions I will be happy to help if not then don't forget to close the discussion and rate it. Wishing you good health !!