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Double vision: Contents

Double vision: Introduction

Further information about Double vision is below, or review more specific information about these types of Double vision: Double Vision in Both Eyes, Double Vision in One Eye or other types.

Any type of vision loss (e.g. blindness, blurred vision, double vision, etc.) is a symptom of great concern. Many of the causes are very serious medical conditions. Certain types of vision changes can be a medical emergency where delay can lead to loss of sight (e.g. for causes such as glaucoma, eye injury, retinal detachment) or loss of life (e.g. for causes such as stroke, TIA, etc.). Even transient or temporary blindness or loss of vision cannot be ignored because it can result from serious conditions such as stroke, TIA, hypertension, epilepsy, or migraine. Seek immediate professional medical attention for any such symptoms of vision changes.

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Causes of Double vision:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Double vision. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

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Causes of Types of Double vision:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Double vision:

Review causes of types of Double vision in more specific categories:

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Double vision: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Double vision, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Double vision

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Diagnostic Guides for Double vision

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Double vision from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Double vision. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Double vision

Medical Books Excerpts

EYE PAIN

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

HEMIANOPSIA

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

PAPILLEDEMA

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

SCOTOMA

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

DIPLOPIA

  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)

Papilledema

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Vision Loss

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Diplopia

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Vision Loss

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Diplopia

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Papilledema (Optic Disc Swelling)

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

EYE PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

PAPILLEDEMA

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

DOUBLE VISION

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Eye pain

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Halo vision

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Hemianopsia

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Scotoma

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Vision loss

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Diplopia

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Halo vision

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Hemianopsia

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Scotoma

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Vision loss

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Diplopia

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Eye pain [Ophthalmalgia]

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Papilledema

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Scotoma

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Diplopia

  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)

Eye Pain

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Diplopia/Nystagmus

  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)

Eye pain

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Vision loss

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Eye pain

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Halo vision

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Hemianopsia

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Scotoma

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Vision loss

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Diplopia

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Halo vision

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Hemianopsia

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Scotoma

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Vision loss

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Diplopia

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Eye pain [Ophthalmalgia]

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

EYE PAIN

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

PAPILLEDEMA

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

DOUBLE VISION

  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Double vision: Undiagnosed Conditions

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Diagnostic tests for Double vision:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Double vision. Some of these are listed below :

  • Eye examination
    • Visual acuity
    • Visual fields
    • Look for associated proptosis (forward displacement of the eyeball). If bilateral may suggest hyperthyroidism from Graves disease. If unilateral
    • Look for associated chemosis (swelling of the conjunctiva), ecchymoses (bruising around the eye) or periorbital edema (swelling of the eyelids) which can suggest cavernous sinus thrombosis
    • If unilateral chemosis (swelling of the conjunctiva), ecchymoses (bruising around the eye and proptosis (forward displacement of the eyeball) consider arteriovenous aneurysm
  • Physical examination
  • more tests...»

See full list of 21 diagnostic tests for Double vision

Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Double vision. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you had the double vision? - to determine if acute or chronic.
  • Is it unilateral or bilateral? - Unilateral double vision (i.e. double vision that persists when one eye is covered) is rare, but it can be encountered in dislocated lens (as associated with Marfan's syndrome), as well as in congenital double pupil, cataracts, astigmatism, corneal opacities and hysteria.
  • Is the double vision intermittent or continuous? - Intermittent double vision may suggest myasthenia gravis or Eaton-Lambert syndrome.
  • Are the two images side by side or one above the other? - Double vision is an early sign of eye muscle weakness and this question will help determine which eye muscles are weak e.g. if images are side by side the lateral or medial recti are responsible. If the images lie one above the other then superior or inferior oblique or superior or inferior recti may be involved.
  • In which direction is there maximal image separation? - helps determine which pair of eye muscles are responsible. e.g. separation is greatest in the direction in which the weak muscle has its purest action.
  • more questions...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Double vision (14 listings)

Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Double vision) may include:

  • Fever and chills? - may suggest orbital abscess, cavernous sinus thrombosis or rarely diphtheria.
  • Headache? - may suggest brain stem tumor, cavernous sinus thrombosis associated with sinusitis, intracranial aneurysm or temporal arteritis.
  • Symptoms of vertebrobasilar artery insufficiency? - e.g. nausea, vomiting, bilateral blurring of vision or blindness, double vision, dizziness and difficulty speaking.
  • Symptoms of multiple sclerosis? - e.g. impaired vision, limb weakness, limb numbness or tingling, tremor of hands, dizziness.
  • more symptoms...»

See Diagnosis Checklist for Double vision (14 listings)

Home Diagnostic Testing and Double vision

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Stories from Users for Double vision

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Medications or substances causing Double vision:

The following drugs, medications, substances or toxins are some of the possible causes of Double vision as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

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Drug interactions causing Double vision:

When combined, certain drugs, medications, substances or toxins may react causing Double vision as a symptom. Always advise your doctor of any medications or treatments you are using, including prescription, over-the-counter, supplements, herbal or alternative treatments.

  • Ritalin and Dilantin interaction
  • Carbamazepine and Isoniazid interaction
  • Carbamazepine and Levetiracetam interaction
  • Carbamazepine and Metoclopramide interaction
  • more interactions...»

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Definitions of Double vision:

Double vision: SYN: diplopia.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

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

Visual impairment in which an object is seen as two objects; "diplopia often disappears when one eye is covered"
- (Source - WordNet 2.1)

Organs affected by Double vision:

The list of organs typically affected by Double vision may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Double vision

The list below shows some of the causes of Double vision mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 172 causes of Double vision

How Common are these Causes of Double vision?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Double vision. Of the 172 causes of Double vision that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 6 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 6 causes are "common" diseases
  • 5 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 1 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 6 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 160 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 172 causes of Double vision

Conditions listing symptoms: Double vision:

The following list of conditions have 'Double vision' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Accelerated hypertension ... double vision
  • Adrenal hypertension ... double vision
  • Alcohol-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Amphetamine-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry, 1 ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry, 2 ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry, 3 ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry, 4 ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry, 5 ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry, 6 ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry, 7 ... double vision
  • Aneurysm, intracranial berry, 8 ... double vision
  • Antepartum Eclampsia ... double vision
  • Arnold-Chiari malformation type 2 ... double vision
  • Asthenopia ... double vision
  • Ataxia, episodic - vertigo - tinnitus - myokymia ... double vision

    B

  • Basilar artery migraine ... double vision
  • Bonnier's syndrome ... double vision
  • Borries syndrome ... double vision
  • Botulism food poisoning ... double vision
  • Brain tumor, adult ... double vision
  • Brown snake poisoning ... double vision

    C

  • Camurati-Engelmann Disease ... double vision
  • Cataracts ... double vision
  • Central nervous system lymphoma, primary ... double vision
  • Chemical poisoning - Carbinoxamine ... double vision
  • Chemical poisoning - Carbon Disulfide ... double vision
  • Chemical poisoning - Chloromethane ... double vision
  • Chemical poisoning - Phosphine ... double vision
  • Chemical poisoning - Tetramethylammonium Hydroxide ... double vision
  • Chemical poisoning - Trichloroethane ... double vision
  • Chiari Malformation ... double vision
  • Choreoathetosis-spasticity, episodic ... double vision
  • Chromosome 1, 1p36 deletion syndrome ... double vision
  • Cocaine-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Conn Syndrome-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Coral snake poisoning ... double vision
  • Corticosteroid-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Cushing's syndrome-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Cyclosporine-induced hypertension ... double vision

    D

  • Demyelinating disorder ... Blurred double vision
  • Drug-induced hypertension ... double vision

    E

  • Eclampsia ... double vision
  • Ecstasy addiction ... double vision
  • Elapid poisoning ... double vision
  • Endodermal sinus tumor ... double vision
  • Erythropoietin-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Eye conditions ... Double vision
  • Eye muscle strain ... double vision

    F

  • Facial fracture ... double vision
  • Fisher (M.) syndrome ... double vision

    G

  • Gerlier disease ... double vision
  • Gradenigo's syndrome ... double vision
  • Graves Disease ... double vision

    H

  • Hartnup Disease ... double vision
  • Hyperaldosteronism-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Hypertension ... double vision
  • Hypertension due to bilateral renal artery stenosis ... double vision

    I

  • Intracranial germ cell tumour ... double vision
  • Intrapartum Eclampsia ... double vision

    L

  • Licorice-induced hypertension ... double vision

    M

  • Machado-Joseph Disease ... double vision
  • Malignant germ cell tumor ... double vision
  • Malignant hypertension ... double vision
  • Malignant Teratocarcinosarcoma ... double vision
  • Meningioma ... double vision
  • Mental retardation - skeletal dysplasia - abducens palsy ... double vision
  • Migraine ... Double vision
  • MN1 ... double vision
  • Mohave Rattle snake poisoning ... double vision
  • Monosomy 1p36 ... double vision
  • Mucormycosis ... double vision
  • Multiple Sclerosis ... double vision
  • Myasthenia Gravis ... double vision
  • Myelinopathies ... double vision

    N

  • Nasal decongestant-induced hypertension ... double vision

    O

  • Orbit Tumour ... double vision
  • Orbital lymphangioma ... double vision
  • Orbital lymphoma ... double vision

    P

  • Paranasal sinus cancer, adult ... double vision
  • Pheochromocytoma-induced hypertension ... double vision
  • Pineal Teratoma ... double vision
  • Pinealoma ... double vision
  • Pineoblastoma, adult ... double vision
  • Postpartum Eclampsia ... double vision

    R

  • Radiation induced meningioma ... double vision
  • Renal hypertension ... double vision
  • Renovascular Hypertension ... double vision
  • Resistant hypertension ... double vision
  • Retinopathy ... double visions
  • Rhinocerebral mucormycosis ... double vision
  • Rhinocerebral zygomycosis ... double vision
  • Rollet syndrome ... double vision

    S

  • Sea snake poisoning ... double vision
  • Secondary Hypertension ... double vision
  • Sinonasal undifferentiated carcinoma ... double vision
  • Sinus cancer ... Double vision
  • Sixth nerve palsy ... double vision
  • Sixth nerve palsy, benign ... double vision
  • Squint ... double vision
  • Superior orbital fissure syndrome ... double vision

    T

  • Temporal arteritis ... double vision
  • Thymus Cancer ... Double vision
  • Thymus disorders ... Double vision
  • Thyroid eye disease ... Double vision
  • Tick paralysis ... double vision

    V

  • Venezuelan equine encephalitis ... double vision

    W

  • Wallenberg's Syndrome ... double vision
  • Wegener's granulomatosis ... Double vision

    Z

  • Zygomycosis ... double vision

    Conditions listing complications: Double vision:

    The following list of conditions have 'Double vision' or similar listed as a complication in our database. The distinction between a symptom and complication is not always clear, and conditions mentioning this symptom as a complication may also be relevant. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

    C

  • CAMFAK syndrome ... Double vision

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    • Causes of Double vision Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Double vision based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Travel - has the patient travelled recently?
  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Double vision?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Double vision, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    What are the alternative names for Double vision:

    Diplopia
    - (Source - Diseases Database)

    Classifications of Double vision:

    Subtypes of Double vision:

    Double Vision in Both Eyes, Double Vision in One Eye

    Medical Conditions associated with Double vision:

    Vision changes (1866 causes), Vision distortion (1561 causes), Visual problems (1863 causes)

    Symptoms related to Double vision:

    Blurred vision (712 causes), Peripheral vision loss (10 causes), Vision changes (1866 causes), Strabismus (256 causes), Diabetes (182 causes), Graves disease (4 causes), Eye muscle trauma, Damage to nerves controlling eye muscles, Head trauma (1 cause), Brain tumor (22 causes), Infection (198 causes)

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    Medical News summaries about Double vision

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