Patient's question:
My father went to the hospital because he was experiencing double vision and noticed drooping eyelids. After a thorough examination, the doctor discovered he had mild myasthenia gravis. When we heard "mild," we initially thought we could breathe a sigh of relief, but the doctor said that timely treatment was necessary, otherwise it could lead to more serious complications. For this reason, I would like to inquire whether mild myasthenia gravis can be cured?Doctor's answer:
Myasthenia gravis is generally never a cause of double vision. The symptoms of double vision you mentioned may be due to other eye conditions. Therefore, secondly, for the myasthenia gravis you have already been diagnosed with, it is recommended that you consider taking some hormone-based medications in combination with cholinesterase inhibitors for treatment. Regarding your double vision, it is advised that you return to the ophthalmology department for a follow-up visit. Undergo thorough eye examinations such as fundus photography, slit lamp, ophthalmoscope, etc. Based on the different examination results, prepare for the decision of the next treatment plan.