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Double Vision Discharge Instructions

para>This is an image of a side view of an eye. There are labels that show where the vitreous fluid, optic nerve, retina, and lens are located. The iris, pupil, cornea, and conjunctiva are also labeled. There is a callout of a picture of the front view of an eye.View Original

This is an image of a side view of an eye. There are labels that show where the vitreous fluid, optic nerve, retina, and lens are located. The iris, pupil, cornea, and conjunctiva are also labeled. There is a callout of a picture of the front view of an eye.

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What care is needed at home?


  • Ask your doctor what you need to do when you go home. Make sure you ask questions if you do not understand what the doctor says. This way you will know what you need to do.
  • Wear glasses, contact lenses, or an eye patch as directed by your doctor.
  • Do eye exercises as you have been trained to do.
  • Take extra care of your eye. Wash your hands before touching your face. Wipe away any eye drainage that may come out with a clean tissue. Do not rub or press your eye. Avoid soapy water in your eye.
  • Use good lighting.
  • Use things like a cane, walker, or rails to help if you have problems with balance.

What follow-up care is needed?


Your doctor may ask you to make visits to the office to check on your progress. Be sure to keep these visits. ‚  

What drugs may be needed?


The doctor may order drugs to: ‚  
  • Relax the eye muscles
  • Blur the eyesight in one eye

Will physical activity be limited?


  • You may not be able to do some of the things you normally do if you are seeing double. Talk to your doctor about the right amount of activity for you.
  • Ask your doctor about driving.

What problems could happen?


  • Your eyesight could get worse.
  • You may have problems reading, driving, or playing sports.
  • You may need to have surgery.

When do I need to call the doctor?


  • Change in eyesight
  • More pain in the eye
  • You are seeing flashes of light or spots that seem to float
  • Change in eye pressure

Teach Back: Helping You Understand


The Teach Back Method helps you understand the information we are giving you. The idea is simple. After talking with the staff, tell them in your own words what you were just told. This helps to make sure the staff has covered each thing clearly. It also helps to explain things that may have been a bit confusing. Before going home, make sure you are able to do these: ‚  
  • I can tell you about my condition.
  • I can tell you if I have to wear eye glasses, contacts, or an eye patch.
  • I can tell you what I would do if I have problems seeing or my eyesight or pain becomes worse.

Where can I learn more?


NHS Choices ‚  
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/Double-vision/Pages/Introduction.aspx ‚  

Last Reviewed Date


2015-10-20 ‚  

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Consumer Information Use and Disclaimer


This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from your health care provider. This is only a brief summary of general information. It does NOT include all information about conditions, illnesses, injuries, tests, procedures, treatments, therapies, discharge instructions or life-style choices that may apply to you. You must talk with your health care provider for complete information about your health and treatment options. This information should not be used to decide whether or not to accept your health care provider 's advice, instructions or recommendations. Only your health care provider has the knowledge and training to provide advice that is right for you. ‚  

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