What treatments are there for double vision and a drooping eyelid?
• Double vision caused by MG occurs because of misalignment of the visual axes of both eyes (the eyes are not straight). • For double vision to occur, both eyes must be open. If one eye is covered and there is still double (not just blurred) vision, then the problem is caused by an eye problem and not MG. If this is the case, an eye doctor should be consulted. • Double vision caused by MG is relieved by covering one eye with a patch. Some patients are happy to do that to avoid taking medications. Many patients do not like the appearance and it does limit vision. • Mestinon may help double vision (see below), but often, even with this medication, the eyes will not work perfectly and double vision may get worse! • Prednisone (see below) will help, but the medication does have many side effects. • The drooping eyelid can be relieved by taping the eyelid open (ptosis tape) or a ptosis crutch that is inserted into the frame of your eyeglasses. Most people do not feel these are appealing tre
