Hi:

I would ask Elaine Moore at: elaine-moore.com this question.

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the one I got at Kroger was fine.

I looked on Elaine Moore site but confusing to ask question. I am going to purchase her TED book however. Still would like to know your thoughts on which eye to patch.

Hi:

So sorry I really don't have much experience with TED as I haven't had issues to the extreme as some of people have had. In my early days of untreated Graves', I did go through where my eyes were blurry and doubled vision. Once I got put on meds the issue resolved.

For people suffering from TED is good to try things like;

Flaxseed oil for dry eyes and for the omegas.
Resveratrol
GLA
Turmeric
Having optimal vitamin D3 levels
Keeping head elevated at nights while sleeping
Taping eyes shut at night
Taking a Milk Thistle supplement which is a liver herb and by clearing out the liver of toxins may help the eyes


You can check out this other thyroid forum I moderate at:

https://www.livingwithgravesdisease.com/forums/topic/148-eye-issues/

You could ask Elaine this question at her forum that only she would answer.

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My point is that if you have double vision.....when you cover one eye you can see one image so you can drive, etc. my point again is which eye would be better to cover with a patch? The affected eye or the good eye?

With all due respect - is it safe for you to drive with double vision?

I do not have double vision when i have a patch on. My endo suggested the patch and my opthamologist knows and discussed. Of course i am a very careful driver anyway but do plan ahead for the lanes I should be in,etc. i lead a very active life and to have my husband drive me to have coffee with the gals or to church volunteer or etc would be becoming victim of this illness so I work hard to adapt in whatever way I can. Yes, I have double vision but not with patching one eye!

Hi:

I would ask the ophthalmologist this question about which eye to patch. I am sorry I couldn't be more of a help. I would assume that the affected eye would be the one to patch in order to see out of the good eye.

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Thank you for your help always

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