Diplopia
Diplopia or double vision, is a medical condition where a person sees two images of a single object. This condition can be either monocular, affecting one eye, or binocular, affecting both eyes.
Causes[edit | edit source]
Diplopia can be caused by a number of factors including:
- Strabismus: This is a condition where the eyes do not align properly. One eye may look straight ahead while the other eye turns inward, outward, upward, or downward. This can cause double vision.
- Cataracts: These are cloudy areas in the eye's lens causing light to scatter as it passes through the lens, creating a double image.
- Keratoconus: This is a condition where the cornea, the clear front surface of the eye, becomes thin and bulges outward into a cone shape, causing double vision.
- Dry eye: This condition can distort vision, which can sometimes result in double vision.
Symptoms[edit | edit source]
The primary symptom of diplopia is seeing double images. This can occur either all the time or only in certain circumstances. Other symptoms may include:
Diagnosis[edit | edit source]
Diagnosis of diplopia involves a thorough examination of the eyes and a detailed medical history. Tests may include:
Treatment[edit | edit source]
Treatment for diplopia depends on the cause. It may include:
See also[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
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