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Double Vision (Diplopia)

A patient who suffers from double vision has a condition known as diplopia. The disorder greatly impacts the daily activities of a person since he would keep seeing two images of a single object.

Symptoms

In most cases, double vision is just a temporary condition. However, it is also a sign of a serious illness so it is important to consult your doctor when experiencing the symptoms.

The most common symptoms of diplopia include:

  • Pain when moving the eyes
  • Headache
  • Aching temples or eyebrows
  • Nausea and vomiting
  • Blurred vision

Monocular diplopia

This condition is usually less serious and happens when there is a problem with one of your eyes. Patients with monocular diplopia can see very clearly with one of the eyes, while the other one sees faded or blurry images.

The possible causes are:

  • Cataracts
  • Severe astigmatism
  • Keratoconus or thinning cornea
  • Dry eyes
  • Iris and cornea abnormalities
  • Incorrect pair of glasses or contact lenses

Causes of double vision

The causes of having double vision may depend on the type of diplopia you are experiencing.

Binocular diplopia

When a patient with binocular diplopia covers one of his eyes, the double vision goes away. Opening the eyes at the same time will trigger the condition once again. This happens because both eyes are not working together even when they see objects clearly.

The common causes are:

  • Injured nerves between the eyes and brain
  • Strabismus or crossed eyes
  • Stroke
  • Diabetes
  • Immune system disorder
  • Myasthenia gravis or neuromuscular disorder
  • Graves’ disease or hyperthyroidism

Horizontal diplopia vs vertical diplopia

A double vision where images are next to each other is called horizontal diplopia while seeing identical images on top of each other is vertical diplopia. Regardless of the type, diplopia is something you should be serious about. Although most cases are temporary, the disorder decreases a person’s depth perception making daily activities like driving and working dangerous and difficult.

Treatment for diplopia

Treatment options for diplopia depend on its causes and severity. This visual disorder is usually associated with underlying conditions. Thus, the most important move is to evaluate and eliminate the main causes to cure the patient’s double vision for good.

Nevertheless, here are the usual treatment plans your doctor will recommend:

  • Vision therapy
  • Wearing special lenses (prisms)
  • Occlusion therapy
  • Medications
  • Surgery

Why Choose Spanish Eye Clinic for Double Vision Treatment in Dubai

Boasting world-renowned eye surgery experts, Spanish Eye Clinic is trusted by hundreds of families in Dubai. Our clinic houses a team of professional doctors, nurses, optometrists, researchers, and coordinators who are committed to excellent customer service. We provide every patient with the most effective treatment options however complex their condition is.

If you need help diagnosing the causes of your double vision, do not hesitate to call or book an appointment with us.

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