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Diplopia (Noun)

Meaning

Visual impairment in which an object is seen as two objects; "diplopia often disappears when one eye is covered".

Classification

Nouns denoting natural processes.

Examples

  • The patient complained of diplopia after the head injury, which made everyday tasks extremely challenging.
  • Diplopia often disappears when one eye is covered, but in severe cases, it can persist even with one eye closed.
  • The doctor explained that diplopia was a common symptom of multiple sclerosis, and they would need to run some tests to confirm the diagnosis.
  • After the cataract surgery, the patient experienced diplopia, which was a temporary side effect that resolved on its own within a few weeks.
  • The optometrist specialized in treating patients with diplopia, using a combination of prism lenses and vision therapy to correct the condition.

Synonyms

  • Double Vision

Hypernyms

  • Visual Defect
  • Vision Defect
  • Visual Disorder
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