Diplopia (Double Vision) – A Quick Overview

Double vision, or diplopia, occurs when a person sees two images of one object. It can happen in one eye (monocular diplopia) or both eyes (binocular diplopia). For binocular diplopia, the images might appear side-by-side or on top of each other. This often happens when the eyes are misaligned or not working together properly. Causes can range from something temporary like eye strain or fatigue to more serious conditions like neurological disorders, diabetes, or brain injury. Monocular diplopia, on the other hand, typically indicates an eye-related issue like cataracts or a corneal problem.

Some common conditions we frequently see in our practice that cause binocular diplopia include:

• Tropia

• Phoria

• Anisometropia

Patients may also confuse uncorrected refractive errors such as myopia, hyperopia, astigmatism and presbyopia with true diplopia.

If you're unsure which type of diplopia you have, visit us for a free consultation. Walk-ins are always welcome!