Diplopia
Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision.
Also called: Double vision.
Conditions associated with diplopia
The following conditions have been associated with diplopia in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
African trypanosomiasis
African trypanosomiasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Alexander disease
Alexander disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and ...
Angiostrongyliasis
Angiostrongyliasis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arachnoid cyst
Arachnoid cyst is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis
Bickerstaff brainstem encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sig...
Botulism
Botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C
Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease type 4C is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and si...
Chiari malformation type I
Arnold-Chiari malformation type I is a central nervous system malformation characterized by caudal displacemen...
Congenital myasthenic syndrome
Congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Cysticercosis
Cysticercosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Deficiency in anterior pituitary function-variable immunodeficiency syndrome
Deficiency in anterior pituitary function-variable immunodeficiency syndrome is a medical condition that may b...
Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt
Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt is a medical condition that may be associated with various s...
Encephalitis lethargica
Encephalitis lethargica is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine
Familial or sporadic hemiplegic migraine is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms a...
Fatal familial insomnia
Fatal familial insomnia is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Foodborne botulism
Foodborne botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Full NF2-related schwannomatosis
Full NF2-related schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
IgG4-related pachymeningitis
IgG4-related pachymeningitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura
Immune-mediated thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura is a medical condition that may be associated with various...
Infant botulism
Infant botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Inhalational botulism
Inhalational botulism is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Mal de débarquement
Mal de débarquement is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Malignant atrophic papulosis
Malignant atrophic papulosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Marchiafava-Bignami disease
Marchiafava-Bignami disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Medulloblastoma
Medulloblastoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Miller Fisher syndrome
Miller Fisher syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome
Morimoto-Ryu-Malicdan neuromuscular syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sympto...
Myasthenia gravis
Myasthenia gravis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
NF2-related schwannomatosis
A tumor-prone disorder characterized by the development of multiple schwannomas and meningiomas....
Non-functioning pituitary adenoma
Non-functioning pituitary adenoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and sign...
Pituitary apoplexy
Pituitary apoplexy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Postsynaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome
Postsynaptic congenital myasthenic syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Presynaptic congenital myasthenic syndromes
Presynaptic congenital myasthenic syndromes is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptom...
Primary angiitis of the central nervous system
Primary angiitis of the central nervous system is a medical condition that may be associated with various symp...
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy
Progressive multifocal leukoencephalopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms...
Prolactinoma
Prolactinoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Pure mitochondrial myopathy
Pure mitochondrial myopathy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Tests providers may use to investigate diplopia
When investigating diplopia, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Lipid Panel
Measures cholesterol and triglycerides to assess cardiovascular risk....
Urinalysis
Examines urine content to help detect urinary tract infections, kidney disease, and diabetes....
Myasthenia Gravis Mg Lab Test
An acetylcholine receptor (AChR) antibody test is used to help diagnose Myasthenia Gravis (MG). AChR binding a...
Symptoms commonly seen alongside diplopia
Dysphagia
Difficulty in swallowing....
Fatigue
A subjective feeling of tiredness characterized by a lack of energy and motivation....
Fever
Body temperature elevated above the normal range....
Headache
Cephalgia, or pain sensed in various parts of the head, not confined to the area of distribution of any nerve....
Muscle weakness
Reduced strength of muscles....
Seizure
A seizure is an intermittent abnormality of nervous system physiology characterized by a transient occurrence ...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if diplopia is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom diplopia mean?
Diplopia is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. Diplopia is a condition in which a single object is perceived as two images, it is also known as double vision.
Which conditions are associated with diplopia?
Diplopia has been reported in association with 64 conditions in the medical literature we index, including African trypanosomiasis, Alexander disease, Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae, Angiostrongyliasis, Arachnoid cyst. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about diplopia?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.