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| | | Double means two and it is a term commonly used in medicine to refer to [[double vision]], also called [[diplopia]] |
| {{Infobox medical condition
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| | name = Double Vision
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| | field = Ophthalmology
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| | synonyms = Diplopia
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| | symptoms = Seeing two images of a single object
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| | complications = Eye strain, headaches
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| | onset = Sudden or gradual
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| | duration = Varies
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| | causes = [[Strabismus]], [[Cataract]], [[Stroke]], [[Multiple sclerosis]], [[Graves' disease]]
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| | risks = [[Diabetes]], [[Hypertension]], [[Head injury]]
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| | diagnosis = [[Eye examination]], [[Neurological examination]], [[Imaging studies]]
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| | treatment = [[Corrective lenses]], [[Surgery]], [[Prism glasses]], [[Botulinum toxin]]
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| | frequency = Common
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| '''Double vision''', also known as '''diplopia''', 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]]).
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| == Causes ==
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| Double vision can be caused by a variety of conditions, including:
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| * [[Strabismus]]: A misalignment of the eyes, which can lead to double vision.
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| * [[Cataract]]: Clouding of the lens of the eye, which can cause visual disturbances.
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| * [[Stroke]]: A sudden interruption of blood supply to the brain, potentially affecting the nerves controlling eye movement.
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| * [[Multiple sclerosis]]: A disease that affects the central nervous system, potentially impacting vision.
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| * [[Graves' disease]]: An autoimmune disorder that can cause swelling of the eye muscles.
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| == Risk Factors ==
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| Certain factors may increase the risk of developing double vision, such as:
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| * [[Diabetes]]: Can lead to nerve damage affecting eye muscles.
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| * [[Hypertension]]: High blood pressure can affect blood vessels in the eyes.
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| * [[Head injury]]: Trauma to the head can damage the nerves or muscles controlling eye movement.
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| == Diagnosis ==
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| Diagnosing double vision involves a comprehensive [[eye examination]] and may include:
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| * [[Neurological examination]]: To assess the function of the nerves controlling eye movement.
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| * [[Imaging studies]]: Such as [[MRI]] or [[CT scan]] to identify any structural causes.
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| == Treatment ==
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| Treatment for double vision depends on the underlying cause and may include:
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| * [[Corrective lenses]]: Glasses or contact lenses to help align the images.
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| * [[Surgery]]: To correct muscle alignment in cases of strabismus.
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| * [[Prism glasses]]: Special lenses that can help align the images seen by each eye.
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| * [[Botulinum toxin]]: Injections to temporarily weaken overactive eye muscles.
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| == See Also ==
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| * [[Vision disorder]]
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| * [[Ophthalmology]]
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| * [[Visual perception]]
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| == References ==
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| {{Reflist}}
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| == External Links ==
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| * [https://www.aao.org/eye-health/diseases/what-is-diplopia American Academy of Ophthalmology - Diplopia]
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| * [https://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/diplopia/symptoms-causes/syc-20371793 Mayo Clinic - Double Vision]
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| [[Category:Ophthalmology]]
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| [[Category:Vision disorders]]
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| [[Category:Medical conditions]] | |
Double means two and it is a term commonly used in medicine to refer to double vision, also called diplopia
