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What Causes Prolonged Double Vision?
I move from one state to another and have had an a imediate stop of use from diasapm that my pimary phy. had me on for fifteen years, 5 mlg. 3 times a day. and i have been having double vision till i can find a primary in my new state. its been 4 to 5 weeks and im still seeing double and not getting better is it harmful or dangeras to my eyesight?
Mon, 24 Dec 2018
Hello,
Diplopia (double vision) can be related to various disorders so whether it's dangerous or harmful depends on the underlying cause.
Be warned though that sometimes the underlying cause is a serious one like a stroke, an aneurysm or multiple sclerosis. Therefore you'd better be appropriately investigated.
An ophthalmologist and a neurologist are the specialists you should consult initially.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis, Internal Medicine Specialist
Diplopia (double vision) can be related to various disorders so whether it's dangerous or harmful depends on the underlying cause.
Be warned though that sometimes the underlying cause is a serious one like a stroke, an aneurysm or multiple sclerosis. Therefore you'd better be appropriately investigated.
An ophthalmologist and a neurologist are the specialists you should consult initially.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Panagiotis Zografakis, Internal Medicine Specialist
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