Diplopia

The condition in which a single object appears as two objects. Also called "double vision." (from medterms.com)

Symptoms of Diplopia

The following features are indicative of Diplopia:

double vision

It is possible that Diplopia shows no physical symptoms and still is present in a patient.

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Common Causes of Diplopia

The following are the most common causes of Diplopia:

strabismus
cranial nerve palsies
multiple sclerosis
myasthenia gravis
orbital injury
stroke
intracranial tumor

Other Causes of Diplopia

The following are the less common causes of Diplopia:

misalignment of the visual axes
oculomotor nerve palsy
intracerebral aneurysms
giant cell arteritis

Risk Factors for Diplopia

The following factors may increase the likelihood of Diplopia:

pre-existing strabismus

Prevention of Diplopia

Yes, it may be possible to prevent Diplopia.

Lab Tests and Procedures for Diagnosis of Diplopia

The following lab tests and procedures are used to detect Diplopia:

Physical examination: To examine the eyes for diagnosis of diplopia

Complications of Diplopia if untreated

Yes, Diplopia causes complications if it is not treated. Below is the list of complications and problems that may arise if Diplopia is left untreated:

implant migration to the skin and the maxillary sinus
skin fistula
persistent diplopia
communication between the orbit and the sinus
periorbital cellulitis

Procedures for Treatment of Diplopia

The following procedures are used to treat Diplopia:

Fresnel prisms: For the realignment of visual axis
Surgery: For extreme condition, surgery of eye can be done
Eye patch: For treatment of diplopia

Alternative Medicine for Treatment of Diplopia

The following alternate medicine and therapies are known to help in the treatment or management of Diplopia:

Acupuncture treatment: To tonify the liver blood to nourish the tendons of the eye

Last updated date

This page was last updated on 2/04/2019.

This page provides information for Diplopia.