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Mesa, AZ

It's been about 2 years since I started seeing double. My right eye bulging out with strabismus. All MG tests negative. All tests ever invented for mg have been done! including taking mestinon

Finally diagnosed with thyroid eye disease in my right eye. Now my left eye is drooping so badly it is pretty much closed. Wouldn't be so bad actually if it closed because then I wouldn't have to wear a patch over it. Covering one eye, I can see single.

It's now clear to me that if it weren't for my… read more

October 10, 2025
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Managing double vision and ptosis can be challenging. Some MGteam members have found success with various treatments. For immediate relief of double vision, using an eye patch or covering one lens of your glasses can help you see single images. If ptosis is affecting one eye, this may naturally help reduce double vision as Show Full Answer

Managing double vision and ptosis can be challenging. Some MGteam members have found success with various treatments. For immediate relief of double vision, using an eye patch or covering one lens of your glasses can help you see single images. If ptosis is affecting one eye, this may naturally help reduce double vision as well.

Some treatment options that have helped other MGteam members include:
• Rituximab (Rituxan) and Gamunex-C for vision clarity
• Prism lenses in glasses to address double vision
Mestinon to help with eyelid control While ocular MG doesn't damage eyesight directly, symptoms like ptosis and double vision can lead to functional vision problems. When muscles that control eye movement become weak or fatigued, it causes misalignment leading to double vision. Rest periods may help improve these symptoms temporarily.

It's worth noting that thyroid issues, particularly Graves' disease, commonly occur alongside myasthenia gravis. The combination of symptoms can be particularly challenging to manage, but working closely with your healthcare team to find the right treatment approach is essential.

October 10, 2025

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