[gustavski]

Hi,
A fortnight ago I woke up with double vision in both eyes. A mini stroke was suspect but a CT scan found nothing untoward.
What's going on? I still have double vision and it's a pain in the backside.

[Dr. Smith]

Hi gustavski, welcome.

Sudden double vision could have a lot of possible causes; I'm not even sure which forum might be best to ask in—General Health Conditions & Rare Disorders(?)

I think eliminating stroke is good news. Were the doctors able to eliminate anything else?

To help (pardon the expression) clarify, could you give us a little more information?

When you say you "woke up with double vision in both eyes," do you mean that that you only see double with both eyes open, or that each eye separately (with the other closed) is seeing double?

Do you have any other medical conditions?

Have you experienced any other symptoms along with this?

What kinds of doctors have you been to about this, and what did they say (if anything)?

What other tests (if any) were performed, and what were the results?

Thanks. Others may have other questions/suggestions in order to try to help.

Doc

[gustavski]

Hello Doc (love your dog)

If I close my left eye I see normal, the same with the right eye although still a little "wobble"
I was referred to the eye clinic at my local hospital The Royal Hospital Chesterfield and that is where I had the CT scan which turned out to be okay.
I was advised to wear a patch over my left eye and I go back again to the eye clinic next Tuesday.

gus

[mrsD]

Welcome to NeuroTalk:

There are many medications (some over the counter) that can affect focus and vision. As we age, some things that didn't affect the eyes before, may begin to do so.

Also consuming foods high in monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is in processed foods, soups, chips, etc....can cause blurring of vision. So look at what you are eating.

You should be checked out carefully for diabetes, or prediabetes, as this also causes blurring vision.

[Darlene]

gustavski,

It is great to have you come and be with us. You will fine a great number of dear friends to listen when you are in need of ears. Please, just let us know how we can help you out. You will find out we are supportive and relaxing place.

Please keep us up to date on your situation. Again welcome, looking forward to seeing you around. My thoughts and prayers are with you.

Darlene

[gustavski]

Thanks Mrs D
I do tend to watch the things that I eat.
2 days meat, 2 days fish, 3 days vegetarian which includes eggs and cheese.
I very rarely eat anything out of a tin can,and rarely anything frozen.
Maybe I should cut meat out altogether?

gus

[mrsD]

Originally Posted by gustavski

Thanks Mrs D
I do tend to watch the things that I eat.
2 days meat, 2 days fish, 3 days vegetarian which includes eggs and cheese.
I very rarely eat anything out of a tin can,and rarely anything frozen.
Maybe I should cut meat out altogether?

gus

Before cutting out meat, you need to get your B12 measured.
It should be at 400pg/ml or above. Low B12 can affect the eyes.
Lab ranges have not been changed to reflect the new decade old suggestion of 400pg/ml as the lowest acceptable level. So get your test results in numbers if you decide to have this test.

[gustavski]

Originally Posted by mrsD

Before cutting out meat, you need to get your B12 measured.
It should be at 400pg/ml or above. Low B12 can affect the eyes.
Lab ranges have not been changed to reflect the new decade old suggestion of 400pg/ml as the lowest acceptable level. So get your test results in numbers if you decide to have this test.

Hello MrsD

I wish I knew what you are talking about. What is my B12?
Whatever it is I have never heard of it, and I wonder if I can get it done on the NHS

gus

[mrsD]

Vitamin B12 is a critical nutrient that may become low if you
have low stomach acid, failure of intrinsic factor in the stomach,
or don't eat enough animal sourced foods.

It is essential for many functions in the body, especially the nervous system and formation of red blood cells.

A blood test for B12 will show if you are low or not.

Here is a very good video to watch:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BvEiz...ature=youtu.be
It is long but you need to watch it all.

This is my B12 information thread with all you need to know:
http://neurotalk.psychcentral.com/thread85103.html