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02/15/10 09:07 AM

"What and where is the best hospital/institute for diabetes retinapathy and double vision? I have recently developed double vision with my retinapathy"
Asked By: davidnuxoll  
Category: Neuropathy

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I live in Atlanta GA. I have had 2 victretomies on my left eye in 09. I will need one for my right eye this year. I have recently developed double vision on 2/5/2010 in my right eye. I suffer from cataracts in both eyes as well. I have been diagnosed as type 1 diabetic back in 1993. I did suffer from a D.K.A. in January 2007 which brought on my retinapathy. I have been going to one of the best retinal specialists in the Atlanta area and recently got a second opinion from Emory University last week. The second opinion agrees with my primary retinal specialist. HOWEVER no one can give me any straight answers about addressing the double vision. I feel desparate and want to get the right answer to correct this problem. The only answer I received from both was that I should give it time. WELL I don't have that luxury! I am only 31 years old and MUST work for a living which the issue of double vision is making tougher than it already is.

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02/21/10 06:28 PM

Hello DavidNuxRoll :
Thank you for bringing your concern to dLife.
I hear your frustrations and understand your sense of urgency, I have included some additional areas to peruse, and if they are unable to assist perhaps know of others who can: National Eye Institute Information Office, www.nei.nih.gov, (301) 496-5248, American Foundation for the Blind, www.afb.org, (800)-232-5463, Columbia Lighthouse, www.clb.org, (202) 454-6400, Lighthouse International, www.lighthouse.org, (800) 829-0500, National Foundation for the Blind, (410) 659-9314, www.nfb.com , the American Academy of Ophthalmology, www.aao.org and the American Diabetes Association.

The literature discusses a sudden onset of double vision, or nonretinal changes in the eye sometimes associated with diabetes, …"a complete or partial inability to move or weakness of the cranial nerves, III, IV, and VI, these muscles control eye position and movement". Following 2-3 months of monitoring a dramatic recovery may occur. If the III nerve which affects the pupil or spasms last >3 months, this may require extensive neuroradiological workup as to investigate further cranial problems. While we all are individual in our health circumstance, I sincere hope you find the help and relief you are seeking. Continued 'health eyes', regards Sue
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Answered By: Susan Throop
Accreditations: RD, CDE, MA
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