Prisms for diplopia

[3314]

I have had double vision corrected with prisms for 10 years. Now that my prisms are stronger and thicker it has been difficult to achieve the correction required and retain a sharp image. Has anyone else had this problem and could anyone recommend an optician with appropriate experience and expertise who can access lenses of suitable quality to resolve this problem.

[PatsyIpswich]

No but interesting x

[nycgeordie]

It may not be an option for you depending on insurance but corrective surgery is an option when prism limit is reached.

[3314 in reply to nycgeordie]

Thank you for your thoughtful suggestion. I did ask at my last outpatient appointment and was told I was not suitable for surgery. I might seek another opinion however.

[Litty]

Very interesting - not sure where you are though. I use a brilliant optician though - Nic Sproson in Worcester x

[3314 in reply to Litty]

I am in West London but will keep a note. Thank you

[wobblybee]

🤔 I had a Botox injection, this can give very good results but my eye had been damaged by Iritis. So I went on to have Strabismus (Squint) Surgery, which did give good results, and I no longer have Prisms. It’s a shame you’ve been told you aren’t a suitable candidate.

[3314 in reply to wobblybee]

Thank you that is interesting. I think I need to do some asking around for a good second opinion. In the meantime however I need new glasses!

[Maxineto]

I have diplopia in one eye and was told there was nothing they could do. I am wondering if it's possible to get glasses with prism on one side only. Also, one doctor wanted to inject Botox into my eye which I declined not knowing what the result would be because he said he wasn't sure if it would work for me. I would appreciate hearing more opinions from others.

[3314 in reply to Maxineto]

I started with one eye. I would think it should be possible to bring both images together. When I am measured for stronger prisms they always say( can be divided across both lenses)

[tryit in reply to Maxineto]

Yes, I have prisms in 1 eye only. I 'am wanting to go to Mayo in Jax Fla understand they have a good double vision Doc there.