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Diplopia
	File:Diplopia.jpg
Synonyms	Double vision
Pronounce	N/A
Specialty	N/A
Symptoms	Seeing two images of a single object
Complications	Strabismus, Amblyopia
Onset	Can be sudden or gradual
Duration	Varies depending on cause
Types	N/A
Causes	Refractive error, Cataract, Cranial nerve palsy, Graves' disease, Myasthenia gravis, Stroke, Trauma
Risks	Diabetes, Hypertension, Multiple sclerosis, Thyroid disease
Diagnosis	Eye examination, Neurological examination, Imaging studies
Differential diagnosis	Monocular diplopia, Binocular diplopia, Migraine, Vertigo
Prevention	N/A
Treatment	Corrective lenses, Prism glasses, Surgery, Botulinum toxin
Medication	Corticosteroids, Antibiotics (if infection is present)
Prognosis	N/A
Frequency	Common
Deaths	N/A

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Diplopia, commonly known as double vision, is a condition where a person perceives two images of a single object. This can occur in one eye (monocular diplopia) or both eyes (binocular diplopia). Diplopia can be a symptom of various underlying conditions, ranging from benign to serious.

Causes[edit]

Diplopia can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

Refractive errors: Imperfections in the eye's focusing ability can lead to monocular diplopia.
Strabismus: Misalignment of the eyes can cause binocular diplopia.
Cranial nerve palsies: Damage to the nerves controlling eye muscles can result in diplopia.
Cataracts: Clouding of the eye's lens can cause monocular diplopia.
Corneal irregularities: Conditions like keratoconus can lead to distorted vision.
Neurological disorders: Conditions such as multiple sclerosis or myasthenia gravis can affect eye movement and alignment.

Symptoms[edit]

The primary symptom of diplopia is seeing two images of a single object. These images may be:

Horizontally aligned
Vertically aligned
Diagonally aligned

Other symptoms that may accompany diplopia include:

Headache
Nausea
Dizziness
Eye strain

Diagnosis[edit]

Diagnosing diplopia involves a comprehensive eye examination. An ophthalmologist or optometrist may perform tests such as:

Visual acuity test
Eye alignment and movement tests
Slit-lamp examination
Retinal examination

Treatment[edit]

Treatment for diplopia depends on the underlying cause. Options may include:

Corrective lenses: Glasses or contact lenses can correct refractive errors.
Prisms: Special lenses that help align the images seen by each eye.
Surgery: Procedures to correct eye muscle alignment or remove cataracts.
Medication: To treat underlying conditions like myasthenia gravis.

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-'''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.
+{{SI}}
+{{Infobox medical condition
-==Causes==
+| name            = Diplopia
-Diplopia can be caused by a number of factors including:
+| image           = [[File:Diplopia.jpg]]
+| caption         = Example of diplopia, showing double vision
-* [[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.
+| field           = [[Ophthalmology]]
-* [[Cataracts]]: These are cloudy areas in the eye's lens causing light to scatter as it passes through the lens, creating a double image.
+| synonyms        = Double vision
-* [[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.
+| symptoms        = Seeing two images of a single object
-* [[Dry eye]]: This condition can distort vision, which can sometimes result in double vision.
+| complications   = [[Strabismus]], [[Amblyopia]]
+| onset           = Can be sudden or gradual
-==Symptoms==
+| duration        = Varies depending on cause
-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:
+| causes          = [[Refractive error]], [[Cataract]], [[Cranial nerve palsy]], [[Graves' disease]], [[Myasthenia gravis]], [[Stroke]], [[Trauma]]
+| risks           = [[Diabetes]], [[Hypertension]], [[Multiple sclerosis]], [[Thyroid disease]]
+| diagnosis       = [[Eye examination]], [[Neurological examination]], [[Imaging studies]]
+| differential    = [[Monocular diplopia]], [[Binocular diplopia]], [[Migraine]], [[Vertigo]]
+| treatment       = [[Corrective lenses]], [[Prism glasses]], [[Surgery]], [[Botulinum toxin]]
+| medication      = [[Corticosteroids]], [[Antibiotics]] (if infection is present)
+| frequency       = Common
+}}
+'''Diplopia''', commonly known as double vision, is a condition where a person perceives two images of a single object. This can occur in one eye (monocular diplopia) or both eyes (binocular diplopia). Diplopia can be a symptom of various underlying conditions, ranging from benign to serious.
+== Causes ==
+Diplopia can be caused by a variety of factors, including:
+* [[Refractive errors]]: Imperfections in the eye's focusing ability can lead to monocular diplopia.
+* [[Strabismus]]: Misalignment of the eyes can cause binocular diplopia.
+* [[Cranial nerve palsies]]: Damage to the nerves controlling eye muscles can result in diplopia.
+* [[Cataracts]]: Clouding of the eye's lens can cause monocular diplopia.
+* [[Corneal irregularities]]: Conditions like keratoconus can lead to distorted vision.
+* [[Neurological disorders]]: Conditions such as [[multiple sclerosis]] or [[myasthenia gravis]] can affect eye movement and alignment.
+== Symptoms ==
+The primary symptom of diplopia is seeing two images of a single object. These images may be:
+* Horizontally aligned
+* Vertically aligned
+* Diagonally aligned
+Other symptoms that may accompany diplopia include:
+* [[Headache]]
 * [[Nausea]]
 * [[Dizziness]]
-* [[Headaches]]
+* Eye strain
-* [[Pain around the eyes]]
+== Diagnosis ==
-* [[Weakness]]
+Diagnosing diplopia involves a comprehensive eye examination. An [[ophthalmologist]] or [[optometrist]] may perform tests such as:
+* Visual acuity test
-==Diagnosis==
+* Eye alignment and movement tests
-Diagnosis of diplopia involves a thorough examination of the eyes and a detailed medical history. Tests may include:
+* [[Slit-lamp examination]]
+* [[Retinal examination]]
-* [[Eye movement tests]]
+== Treatment ==
-* [[Imaging tests]]
+Treatment for diplopia depends on the underlying cause. Options may include:
-* [[Blood tests]]
+* Corrective lenses: Glasses or contact lenses can correct refractive errors.
+* Prisms: Special lenses that help align the images seen by each eye.
-==Treatment==
+* Surgery: Procedures to correct eye muscle alignment or remove cataracts.
-Treatment for diplopia depends on the cause. It may include:
+* Medication: To treat underlying conditions like myasthenia gravis.
+== See also ==
-* [[Eye exercises]]
+* [[Vision disorder]]
-* [[Surgery]]
-* [[Medications]]
-* [[Eyeglasses or contact lenses]]
-==See also==
 * [[Ophthalmology]]
-* [[Vision disorders]]
+* [[Strabismus]]
-* [[Eye diseases]]
+* [[Cataract]]
-==References==
-<references />
-{{stub}}
-[[Category:Eye disorders]]
-[[Category:Symptoms and signs]]
 [[Category:Ophthalmology]]
+[[Category:Vision disorders]]