I have an eye disease Keratoconus and that's how I was recommended to be tested for Lupus because the Opthamologist had only treated patients with Lupus or Diabetes with this eye condition. This was in 1996 and I didn't get the Dx of Lupus til 2008. I know have both Keratoconus and Diabetes but have had corneas transplants 2 restore my vision with sclera lenses
Double vision (diplopia) can occur in lupus due to nerve damage, such as trochlear nerve palsy, often linked to lupus-related vasculitis or inflammation. It may also result from medication side effects. Immediate evaluation by an eye doctor and rheumatologist is crucial to determine the cause and adjust treatment, which may Show Full Answer
I'm not aware of any of your meds causing this issue, TR, and would tend to suspect it's due to lupus. If your rheumatologist is uncertain, have you seen a neurologist and had a brain MRI? You may want to consider a second opinion if you're having trouble finding answers.
Please also be cautious about the "as needed" prednisone, as it causes so many side effects and it's best avoided if possible.
HydrOXYchloroQUINE, prednisone as needed and started on 15mg weekly of methotrexate beginning of December. Also been on warfarin for 23 years after clots from the antiphospholipid in my 20s
TR, vasculitis, which lupus can cause, leads to this issue. What meds do they think may be the cause? That would be very unusual, I believe. I hope you improve soon!