All You Need to Know About Double Vision (AKA Diplopia)

Double vision, also known as diplopia, is a condition which affects hundreds of thousands of people each year, and it can be triggered by a wide variety of causes. It is important to understand this condition so that you can learn how it can be prevented in the future and treated.

All You Need to Know About Double Vision (AKA Diplopia) in PRIMARYCITY

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What is Diplopia?

Diplopia, more well known as double vision, can be caused by a wide range of things, leading to around 850,000 visits to the doctor or emergency room each year by people suffering from it.

Double vision is what occurs when the brain is not properly processing and combining the visual input from each eye into a single, clear image. As a result of this dysfunction, you end up seeing the separate, sometimes overlapping images from each eye.

Diplopia can be either a short term issue or long lasting, and the severity of the double vision can vary as well.

There are a few types of double vision vision:

  • Vertical Diplopia: This is when one of the two images appears higher than the other.
  • Horizontal Diplopia: This is when the two images appear to be side by side
  • Monocular Diplopia: This type of diplopia occurs only in a single eye, and can be noticed when the other eye is closed.
Monocular Double Vision

Monocular Double Vision

Monocular double vision is far less common than binocular double vision, and it can be caused by:

  • Dry eye
  • Keratoconus 
  • Black eye
  • Macular degeneration
  • Cataracts 

Temporary Double Vision

Temporary double vision describes instances where one experiences double vision, but only for a short period, not regularly (unless the action which caused it is repeated.)

These causes include:

  • Extreme fatigue
  • Excessive alcohol consumption
  • Certain drugs (such as opioids, benzodiazepines, and medications for seizures and epilepsy)
  • Head injuries like concussions
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Summary

Double vision, or diplopia, is a vision problem which can be caused by a wide range of conditions. Due to this, it is important that if you experience double vision, even only briefly, you seek medical treatment immediately. Treatments such as neuro-optometric rehabilitation therapy are effective and available, but things become more complex and more difficult the longer you wait. If you have recently experienced double vision, or suffered a traumatic brain injury, contact us today to Book an Appointment for a comprehensive vision evaluation.

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