diplopia
Double Vision
Plain-language definition
The medical term for double vision - seeing two images of one object. Can be from one eye (monocular) or both eyes (binocular).
Where this term comes up
“Double vision, or diplopia, can appear as a shadow-like second image or as two fully separate images.”
Symptom · Double Vision (Diplopia)
“The Hess chart is a specialized test of binocular eye movements used to characterize the pattern of diplopia (double vision).”
Test · Hess Chart Test
“This case report describes a 43-year-old woman with orbital Rosai-Dorfman disease (RDD) presenting with progressive diplopia, orbital pain, and decreased visual acuity, requiring orbital biopsy for diagnosis.”
Publication · Rosai-Dorfman Disease Presenting With Diplopia
- Category
- Condition, finding, or disease process
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Pathology terms describe diseases, tissue changes, exam findings, or complications that can affect vision or eye comfort.
Related glossary terms
- MRI
Magnetic Resonance Imaging
- strabismus
Eye Misalignment
- nystagmus
Involuntary Eye Movements
- binocular
Both-Eye
- ptosis
Drooping Upper Eyelid
- autoimmune
Self-Attacking Immune Response
A note on medical context
A glossary definition can explain a word, but it cannot tell you whether a symptom or test result is serious. If this term came from an article, use the full article and your clinician's guidance for context.