I had a lazy eye when I was a kid. I'm 49 years old now and for the past year my eyes cross. Is it lazy eye

Question

I'm not sure if they actually cross. Have you ever looked at one of those 3D pictures, where the longer you stare, the more you see it? That's what my eyes keep doing, and I can see 3D stuff in a snap, without even trying. Even if it's not 3D, it looks like it is, and sometimes I see more than double. It's especially worse when I'm sleepy. Sometimes it gets so bad, I can hardly control it. I keep shaking my head and looking away, but it just comes right back. I had a very mild form of lazy eye when I was a kid, and I'm 49 now. Is that lazy eye? I'm wondering if it's a valid reason to pay a visit to an eye doctor, or if it's just something that happens at my age? I do have a few diseases: fibromyalgia, degenerative disk disease, compressed vertabrae, herniated disk, poly neuropathy and some other stuff. Any ideas are appreciated. Thank you in advance.

Answer 1

could be a recurrence of the childhood condition, or an early sign of something such as MS. Mention it next time you see your doc, or go to an optometrist (cheaper.)

Answer 2

I would see an eye doctor to get the correct diagnosis and treatment.