Double Vision: Is it a Silent Stroke?

Dr. Dave McFarling Answers a Viewer's Medical Question

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Story Created: Sep 14, 2008 at 7:45 AM CST

Story Updated: Sep 14, 2008 at 7:45 AM CST

September 14, 2008

Her cholesterol is high at 305. She's about 30 pounds overweight. But One viewer's main concern is that she has had two bouts of double vision in the last three months and wonders if she is suffering from silent strokes.

Dr. Dave McFarling gives his expert medical opinion. If you want to log ask him a question, shoot us an email at news@kiiitv.com.

Sunday, Sep 14 at 8:51 AM Kylene Dowdy wrote ...

I am 55, 50 lbs. overweight and I have been having double vision for the last two months. Any ideas? I thought it might be a stroke because I m also having headches.

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