Diplopia

Definitions

Description

Seeing two images of an object, also known as double vision.

When to seek immediate medical care

See a healthcare professional right away if there is:

  • Weakness, communication trouble or headache.
  • Eye pain.
  • A bulging eye.
  • Recent injury to the eye or head.

When to make a doctor's appointment

Make an appointment to see a healthcare professional if double vision happened but it went away.