[BackwardPawn]

I went to get new glasses today and the muscle relaxants have done a number on my double vision. In order to fit the prisms into the lens they need to use a special high index glass which is really expensive and will have to go into my reading glasses as well.

I went ahead and ordered them figuring I didn't have much choice, but now I'm wondering if I should have them correct the vision and just use tape over one eye for the double vision. Does anyone else use prisms, or do you just cover one eye? Quick response would be good so I can call them up tomorrow morning and tell them to put the order on hold. Thanks.

Jeff

[pingpongman]

I used the patch over one eye. Didn't matter which one. However my depth perception was horrible. Didn't drive for one year. The double vision finally cleared up. Not sure what stopped it. I was on Imuran, Prednisone, IVIG, and mestinon at the time it cleared up.
Mike

[southblues]

An eyepatch would drive me crazy.

[hajile99]

I've been wearing a patch for about 2 months to help with my double vision. It's not terribly uncomfortable, but it does take some getting used to.

That being said, I will second what pingpongman said, that it completely wipes out your depth perception. I've hardly driven at all in the last 2 months, too.

[pingpongman]

The double vision bothered me more than any other symptoms of MG. I played serious table tennis and the double vision kept me from playing. The depth perception just wouldn't allow it. Once they figured out all they had to do was drop it over the net I was toast. I drove to play table tennis when my double vision first started and had a friend with me. When I got home I realized I had not only risked my life but my friends as well I gave my keys to my wife and swore not to drive again until my double vision cleared.
Mike

[scrubbs]

This subject has been discussed before.

One member suggested using your glasses and covering one eye lens with scotch tape. I did the same thing and put it on the inside of the lens and used a magic marker to color it black. Just as good as a eye patch without the aggravation.

scrubbs