Patient's question:
My father went to the hospital because he had 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 greater problems. For this reason, I would like to consult 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 caused by 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 examination. Eye ultrasound, slit lamp, ophthalmoscope, and other specialized ophthalmic examinations should be conducted. Based on the different examination results, the next treatment plan should be prepared accordingly.