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DOUBLE VISION AFTER MVD SURGERY FOR TN

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christina1956
christina1956

Has anyone out there had double vision after their surgery?

It totally disorientated me.I had motion sickness and the lights hurt my eyes.

I left hospital on the 9th day after surgery which included 2 visits to the Opthamologist whilst still in there.They said all they could do was put a patch on one eye so I could just see one thing instead of two.They told me I had double vision and horizontal something or another,so basically I can see double but I can see things at a slant as well.It's horrible.

I am now 6 weeks post surgery and STILL have the double vision.I'm finding it very difficult to cope with.I've had to make so many adjustments and my confidence has disappeared.

First I was told it would only last a few days,then when it didn't go I was told up to 8 weeks but after the results of my second visit to Ophthalmologist I was told my 4th cranial had taken some hammer and if it didn't resolve itself then I could be looking at 12 to 18 months for corrective surgery!

I've looked on different forums and from what I can find,double vision doesn't seem something that many mvd patients seem to have had,or if they have,it's only lasted about 3 days.

If this has happened to you or anyone you know.I'd appreciate you letting me know the outcome.

Best Wishes to all you people out there with TN and other Neurological problems.

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    niraj82445 christina1956

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    Christine.,

    You had a interesting post about double vision. I had a brain tumor surgery even though the Tumor was benign. I have permanent damage to my right top muscle and now after 28+ years I still have double vision. I also get seizers where my entire body shakes and my eyes start to role. I still have not regained balance. The effected area is still numb. I am left in a disabled state. I have been living in this state for years. Can someone suggest any thing that could help me with any compensation i could get. My insurence company was kieser permanente and Surgery was performed by Dr Kapute at Georgetown University Hospital.

    Anyone out there please help.

    Kind Regards

    Niraj Dewan

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