Sometimes double vision disappears by itself in one to three months, no matter what the cause. But because double vision is often a symptom of a serious medical condition, you should see your physician so she can begin treatment if necessary.
Treatment for double vision depends on its cause. When an aneurysm is responsible, surgery is the primary treatment, and after the aneurysm is repaired you will need to be closely monitored by your doctor to make sure your blood pressure remains under control. Your doctor will probably recommend that you switch to a low-fat, low-salt diet so that your high blood pressure and/or arteriosclerosis doesn’t worsen. Both conditions can aggravate an aneurysm and cause it to burst.
If diabetes is causing you to see double, the best thing you can do is to follow the program your physician has recommended to control your diabetes; in this case, your double vision should disappear in a week or two. Double vision caused by diabetes may disappear on its own a month or two after it first begins. Nevertheless, it’s important to see your doctor to make sure you don’t have an additional medical problem—such as high blood pressure or arteriosclerosis—that can make it worse. It’s best to have your doctor monitor your health regularly.
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