[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":810},["ShallowReactive",2],{"microcopies":3,"page-data-\u002Feye-health\u002Fdouble-vision":9},{"of":4,"jumpToSection":5,"home":6,"availableAt":7,"accessedUpdated":8},"of","Jump to section","Home","Available at","Accessed",{"queryData":10,"breadcrumbTrail":809},{"contentPage":11},{"entryTitle":12,"pageTitle":13,"seoMetaData":14,"topSection":18,"bottomSection":29,"anchors":43,"mainSectionCollection":71},"en-IE - Eye Health - Double Vision - Content Page","Double Vision | Symptoms, Causes & Treatments",{"metaDescription":15,"indexed":16,"follow":16,"metaKeywords":17,"updatedForProjectAlphabet":16},"There are many reasons you might experience double vision. Learn about double vision causes, symptoms, diagnosis and treatments.",true,null,{"__typename":19,"sys":20,"title":22,"subtitle":15,"theme":23,"heroHeightVersion":24,"button":25},"HeroBanner",{"id":21},"5DwY2L3qyNSYkNbSE5o0G","Double Vision (Diplopia)","Ellipse","Condensed",{"linkText":26,"linkUrl":27,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28},"Book an appointment","\u002Fbook\u002Flocation",false,{"__typename":30,"sys":31,"title":33,"body":34,"buttonsCollection":35},"FullWidthBannerFooter",{"id":32},"fkTTrqXbtBwlZYYOQQpni","Get expert eye advice","If you’ve noticed a change in your vision, or have experienced any symptoms mentioned above, it’s worth booking an appointment with one of our optometrists.",{"items":36},[37,40],{"linkText":38,"linkUrl":39,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28},"Contact your local store","\u002Fstores",{"linkText":41,"linkUrl":42,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28},"See more eye conditions","\u002Feye-health",{"anchorLinksCollection":44},{"items":45},[46,51,56,61,66],{"anchorLabel":47,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":48},"Overview",{"sys":49},{"id":50},"5GWLpl8WYLe6mGYsD814Yn",{"anchorLabel":52,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":53},"Symptoms",{"sys":54},{"id":55},"2r0uzoUepSzrP1mtfydIbM",{"anchorLabel":57,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":58},"Causes",{"sys":59},{"id":60},"2eB393AparlBul7ksH2AX8",{"anchorLabel":62,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":63},"Treatment",{"sys":64},{"id":65},"5bF1dlv5fWY6awd7SHpwQ9",{"anchorLabel":67,"includeLinkInPageNav":16,"anchorTarget":68},"Prevention",{"sys":69},{"id":70},"2Hmdx0PM1pLw9SPtJo3OuG",{"items":72},[73,80,134,150,392,507,550,679,703,723,749],{"__typename":74,"sys":75,"linkEntries":76,"title":78,"body":79,"leftAligned":17},"Summary",{"id":50},{"items":77},[],"What is double vision?","Diplopia, which is the medical name for double vision, is when you look at one object but see two images. For some people, it's temporary, for others it comes and goes, for others it can be a constant problem. You might get double vision suddenly, or it might develop gradually.",{"__typename":81,"sys":82,"theme":83,"genericTextComponent":84},"ContentTypeRichText",{"id":55},"Cool Blue",{"json":85,"links":131},{"data":86,"content":87,"nodeType":130},{},[88,97],{"data":89,"content":90,"nodeType":96},{},[91],{"data":92,"marks":93,"value":94,"nodeType":95},{},[],"What are the symptoms of double vision?","text","heading-2",{"data":98,"content":99,"nodeType":129},{},[100,104,113,117,125],{"data":101,"marks":102,"value":103,"nodeType":95},{},[],"If you have double vision (diplopia), you’ll see two images of the same object at once. They might appear side by side, one above the other, or both. For some people, it comes on suddenly and goes away again. For others, it’s more constant. You might also notice other symptoms, such as headaches, feeling sick when moving your eyes, ",{"data":105,"content":107,"nodeType":112},{"uri":106},"\u002Feye-health\u002Feye-pain",[108],{"data":109,"marks":110,"value":111,"nodeType":95},{},[],"eye pain","hyperlink",{"data":114,"marks":115,"value":116,"nodeType":95},{},[],", or a ",{"data":118,"content":120,"nodeType":112},{"uri":119},"\u002Feye-health\u002Fptosis",[121],{"data":122,"marks":123,"value":124,"nodeType":95},{},[],"droopy eyelid",{"data":126,"marks":127,"value":128,"nodeType":95},{},[],". ","paragraph","document",{"entries":132},{"block":133},[],{"__typename":135,"sys":136,"title":138,"body":139,"imageAltText":140,"theme":141,"imageMobileTablet":142,"imageDesktop":144,"buttonsCollection":146},"SplitBanner",{"id":137},"4fT9uhhv8gsCWbft8wryV5","Do these symptoms sound familiar?","If you have experienced any of the symptoms mentioned above it's worth booking an appointment with one of our optometrists.","An optician delivers an eye test to a customer","Aloe Green",{"url":143},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F3YtjE1RIi3ELfhdPGTDHkA\u002Fabb782bb611c9ec4d2ff0f4e0d803198\u002FClinical-Shoot-2003---Eye-Test-1---1536x864.jpg",{"url":145},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F7hJUdeEsd53lRq2Gqrd11i\u002Fc253b9299edbd53d85f6cb528dd842d3\u002FClinical-Shoot-2003---Eye-Test-1---940x1000.jpg",{"items":147},[148],{"linkText":149,"linkUrl":27,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28},"Book an eye test",{"__typename":151,"sys":152,"guideVideo":17,"title":153,"subtitle":154,"guideType":155,"theme":156,"guideItemsCollection":157},"GuideContainer",{"id":60},"What causes double vision?","Double vision can have many different causes. Below are the different types:","Stepped","Colour",{"items":158},[159,230,262,286,310,347,360,379],{"itemBody":160,"image":17,"itemSubtitle":229,"imageAltText":17},{"json":161},{"nodeType":130,"data":162,"content":163},{},[164],{"nodeType":129,"data":165,"content":166},{},[167,171,179,183,191,194,202,205,213,217,225],{"nodeType":95,"value":168,"marks":169,"data":170},"Diplopia is a symptom of several eye conditions which might damage the cornea or the lens. Eye problems that can cause double vision include ",[],{},{"nodeType":112,"data":172,"content":174},{"uri":173},"\u002Feye-health\u002Fkeratoconus",[175],{"nodeType":95,"value":176,"marks":177,"data":178},"keratoconus",[],{},{"nodeType":95,"value":180,"marks":181,"data":182},", ",[],{},{"nodeType":112,"data":184,"content":186},{"uri":185},"\u002Feye-health\u002Fastigmatism",[187],{"nodeType":95,"value":188,"marks":189,"data":190},"astigmatism",[],{},{"nodeType":95,"value":180,"marks":192,"data":193},[],{},{"nodeType":112,"data":195,"content":197},{"uri":196},"\u002Feye-health\u002Fcataracts",[198],{"nodeType":95,"value":199,"marks":200,"data":201},"cataracts",[],{},{"nodeType":95,"value":180,"marks":203,"data":204},[],{},{"nodeType":112,"data":206,"content":208},{"uri":207},"\u002Feye-health\u002Fdry-eye-syndrome",[209],{"nodeType":95,"value":210,"marks":211,"data":212},"dry eye",[],{},{"nodeType":95,"value":214,"marks":215,"data":216},", and ",[],{},{"nodeType":112,"data":218,"content":220},{"uri":219},"\u002Feye-health\u002Fglaucoma",[221],{"nodeType":95,"value":222,"marks":223,"data":224},"glaucoma",[],{},{"nodeType":95,"value":226,"marks":227,"data":228},".  ",[],{},"Eye problems:",{"itemBody":231,"image":17,"itemSubtitle":261,"imageAltText":17},{"json":232},{"nodeType":130,"data":233,"content":234},{},[235,254],{"nodeType":129,"data":236,"content":237},{},[238,242,250],{"nodeType":95,"value":239,"marks":240,"data":241},"If the muscles that move your eyes aren’t working together, it can lead to double vision. This can be caused by conditions like Graves' disease, myasthenia gravis, head injuries or ",[],{},{"nodeType":112,"data":243,"content":245},{"uri":244},"\u002Feye-health\u002Fsquint-or-strabismus",[246],{"nodeType":95,"value":247,"marks":248,"data":249},"squint",[],{},{"nodeType":95,"value":251,"marks":252,"data":253},".",[],{},{"nodeType":129,"data":255,"content":256},{},[257],{"nodeType":95,"value":258,"marks":259,"data":260},"",[],{},"Eye muscle issues:",{"itemBody":263,"image":17,"itemSubtitle":285,"imageAltText":17},{"json":264},{"data":265,"content":266,"nodeType":130},{},[267],{"data":268,"content":269,"nodeType":129},{},[270,274,282],{"data":271,"marks":272,"value":273,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Problems with the nerves linking your eyes and brain can cause double vision. This can happen with conditions like cranial nerve palsy, multiple sclerosis, Guillain-Barré syndrome, or ",{"data":275,"content":277,"nodeType":112},{"uri":276},"\u002Feye-health\u002Fdiabetic-retinopathy",[278],{"data":279,"marks":280,"value":281,"nodeType":95},{},[],"diabetes",{"data":283,"marks":284,"value":128,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Nerve issues:",{"itemBody":287,"image":17,"itemSubtitle":309,"imageAltText":17},{"json":288},{"nodeType":130,"data":289,"content":290},{},[291],{"nodeType":129,"data":292,"content":293},{},[294,298,306],{"nodeType":95,"value":295,"marks":296,"data":297},"Double vision can be linked to strokes, tumours, aneurysms, injuries, or infections in the brain. All of which need urgent care. It can also affect people with ",[],{},{"nodeType":112,"data":299,"content":301},{"uri":300},"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.specsavers.ie\u002Feye-health\u002Focular-migraines",[302],{"nodeType":95,"value":303,"marks":304,"data":305},"migraine headaches",[],{},{"nodeType":95,"value":128,"marks":307,"data":308},[],{},"Brain issues:",{"itemBody":311,"image":17,"itemSubtitle":346,"imageAltText":17},{"json":312},{"data":313,"content":314,"nodeType":130},{},[315],{"data":316,"content":317,"nodeType":129},{},[318,322,330,334,342],{"data":319,"marks":320,"value":321,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Double vision can happen if your ",{"data":323,"content":325,"nodeType":112},{"uri":324},"\u002Fcontact-lenses\u002Fhome",[326],{"data":327,"marks":328,"value":329,"nodeType":95},{},[],"contact lenses",{"data":331,"marks":332,"value":333,"nodeType":95},{},[]," or ",{"data":335,"content":337,"nodeType":112},{"uri":336},"\u002Fglasses\u002Fall-glasses",[338],{"data":339,"marks":340,"value":341,"nodeType":95},{},[],"glasses prescription",{"data":343,"marks":344,"value":345,"nodeType":95},{},[]," isn’t quite right. ","Problems with glasses or contacts:",{"itemBody":348,"image":17,"itemSubtitle":359,"imageAltText":17},{"json":349},{"nodeType":130,"data":350,"content":351},{},[352],{"nodeType":129,"data":353,"content":354},{},[355],{"nodeType":95,"value":356,"marks":357,"data":358},"You may get double vision as a side effect of some medications. Tell your GP or pharmacist if you notice this. ",[],{},"Medication side effects:",{"itemBody":361,"image":17,"itemSubtitle":378,"imageAltText":17},{"json":362},{"data":363,"content":364,"nodeType":130},{},[365,372],{"data":366,"content":367,"nodeType":129},{},[368],{"data":369,"marks":370,"value":371,"nodeType":95},{},[]," Several other health conditions can also cause double vision, including Wernicke's syndrome, Lyme disease, and some kinds of cancer. ",{"data":373,"content":374,"nodeType":129},{},[375],{"data":376,"marks":377,"value":258,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Other health conditions:",{"itemBody":380,"image":17,"itemSubtitle":391,"imageAltText":17},{"json":381},{"data":382,"content":383,"nodeType":130},{},[384],{"data":385,"content":386,"nodeType":129},{},[387],{"data":388,"marks":389,"value":390,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Temporary double vision can happen when people drink too much alcohol or consume other intoxicants. It can also happen when you are extremely tired.  ","Lifestyle:",{"__typename":81,"sys":393,"theme":394,"genericTextComponent":395},{"id":65},"Mono White",{"json":396,"links":502},{"nodeType":130,"data":397,"content":398},{},[399,406,413,420,487,496],{"nodeType":96,"data":400,"content":401},{},[402],{"nodeType":95,"value":403,"marks":404,"data":405},"How is double vision treated?",[],{},{"nodeType":129,"data":407,"content":408},{},[409],{"nodeType":95,"value":410,"marks":411,"data":412},"Treatment for diplopia really depends on the underlying cause. For example, if your double vision is caused by an eye problem such as keratoconus, you might just need corrective glasses or contact lenses. On the other hand, if it's caused by a condition like diabetes, you'll need to make lifestyle changes, manage your blood sugar levels and potentially have insulin injections. ",[],{},{"nodeType":129,"data":414,"content":415},{},[416],{"nodeType":95,"value":417,"marks":418,"data":419}," We've described some of the ways the immediate problem (of double vision) can be treated. But of course, if your diplopia has another underlying cause, that will often need very different treatment targeting that issue. ",[],{},{"nodeType":421,"data":422,"content":423},"unordered-list",{},[424,447,457,467,477],{"nodeType":425,"data":426,"content":427},"list-item",{},[428],{"nodeType":129,"data":429,"content":430},{},[431,435,443],{"nodeType":95,"value":432,"marks":433,"data":434},"Prism lenses: ",[],{},{"nodeType":112,"data":436,"content":438},{"uri":437},"\u002Fglasses\u002Fglasses-lenses\u002Fprism-glasses",[439],{"nodeType":95,"value":440,"marks":441,"data":442},"Prism lenses",[],{},{"nodeType":95,"value":444,"marks":445,"data":446}," are layers that can be stuck onto your normal glasses or even built into the lens. If your diplopia is caused by problems with eye alignment, the prism bends light into your weaker eye. ",[],{},{"nodeType":425,"data":448,"content":449},{},[450],{"nodeType":129,"data":451,"content":452},{},[453],{"nodeType":95,"value":454,"marks":455,"data":456},"Blocking vision in one eye: Diplopia might be due to a weakness in one eye. Your optometrist might recommend blocking vision in your healthy eye, forcing the weaker eye to work harder and improving your vision over time. ",[],{},{"nodeType":425,"data":458,"content":459},{},[460],{"nodeType":129,"data":461,"content":462},{},[463],{"nodeType":95,"value":464,"marks":465,"data":466},"Injections: Botulinum toxin (Botox) injections can be used to relax the muscles that guide your stronger eye. This helps the weaker muscle to recover and realign with the other eye. ",[],{},{"nodeType":425,"data":468,"content":469},{},[470],{"nodeType":129,"data":471,"content":472},{},[473],{"nodeType":95,"value":474,"marks":475,"data":476},"Surgery: Eye surgery can help treat double vision caused by weak eye muscles or eye conditions such as cataracts or keratoconus. ",[],{},{"nodeType":425,"data":478,"content":479},{},[480],{"nodeType":129,"data":481,"content":482},{},[483],{"nodeType":95,"value":484,"marks":485,"data":486},"Referral for treating other health conditions: If your GP or optometrist believes your diplopia is caused by another underlying condition, you will be referred to a specialist in that field.",[],{},{"nodeType":488,"data":489,"content":495},"embedded-entry-block",{"target":490},{"sys":491},{"id":492,"type":493,"linkType":494},"7LVlKnw0P7kN3T1LzG9EEh","Link","Entry",[],{"nodeType":129,"data":497,"content":498},{},[499],{"nodeType":95,"value":258,"marks":500,"data":501},[],{},{"entries":503},{"block":504},[505],{"__typename":493,"sys":506,"linkText":149,"linkUrl":27,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28},{"id":492},{"__typename":81,"sys":508,"theme":83,"genericTextComponent":509},{"id":70},{"json":510,"links":547},{"data":511,"content":512,"nodeType":130},{},[513,520,527,534,541],{"data":514,"content":515,"nodeType":96},{},[516],{"data":517,"marks":518,"value":519,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Can double vision be prevented?",{"data":521,"content":522,"nodeType":129},{},[523],{"data":524,"marks":525,"value":526,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Double vision can be caused by a range of health conditions, many of which are outside your control, so it’s not always something you can prevent. That said, there are a few things you can do to lower your risk. ",{"data":528,"content":529,"nodeType":129},{},[530],{"data":531,"marks":532,"value":533,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Make sure you have regular eye tests and wear eye protection when doing activities that could lead to injury. Use proper head protection when cycling or playing contact sports. A healthy lifestyle also plays a part, so try to eat well, stay active and avoid drinking too much alcohol. ",{"data":535,"content":536,"nodeType":129},{},[537],{"data":538,"marks":539,"value":540,"nodeType":95},{},[],"\n",{"data":542,"content":543,"nodeType":129},{},[544],{"data":545,"marks":546,"value":258,"nodeType":95},{},[],{"entries":548},{"block":549},[],{"__typename":551,"sys":552,"title":554,"theme":555,"expandFirstRow":28,"accordionEntriesCollection":556},"Accordion",{"id":553},"72yxlrnUQb0gxGRGt34uRI","Double Vision FAQs:","White",{"items":557},[558,574,589,604,619,634,649,664],{"__typename":559,"sys":560,"panel":562,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":573},"Faq",{"id":561},"3bBHDMyNE2uI64RiW2t6R3",{"json":563},{"data":564,"content":565,"nodeType":130},{},[566],{"data":567,"content":568,"nodeType":129},{},[569],{"data":570,"marks":571,"value":572,"nodeType":95},{},[],"Elderly people can get double vision for many different reasons. Sometimes, it's simply due to a problem with how the eye works - such as glaucoma or cataracts. Other times, it could be related to their medication or other health conditions. Sometimes, it's a sign of something serious, including things like a stroke. Any change in vision should be taken seriously. If double vision comes on suddenly and is accompanied by pain or confusion, go to your local emergency department. If you cannot see clearly, someone else should drive you. For eye injuries that are not life-threatening, visit your local injury unit. You can also call your GP or speak to a pharmacist for advice. ","What are the causes of double vision in elderly people?",{"__typename":559,"sys":575,"panel":577,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":588},{"id":576},"5gx4wJtB4YasMTL7lIDiXp",{"json":578},{"nodeType":130,"data":579,"content":580},{},[581],{"nodeType":129,"data":582,"content":583},{},[584],{"nodeType":95,"value":585,"marks":586,"data":587},"Double vision in one eye (monocular diplopia) is usually caused by a problem with how one of your eyes is working. Often, it's an issue with the eye itself - such as a problem with the lens or cornea. It could also be caused by problems with the muscles that align the eyes. Sometimes it's an issue with the nerves in the affected eye. An optometrist can do tests to find out what's causing the double vision.",[],{},"What causes double vision in one eye?",{"__typename":559,"sys":590,"panel":592,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":603},{"id":591},"2976mK9xhFEgXWc02LZHIH",{"json":593},{"nodeType":130,"data":594,"content":595},{},[596],{"nodeType":129,"data":597,"content":598},{},[599],{"nodeType":95,"value":600,"marks":601,"data":602},"Double vision may sometimes clear up by itself, especially if it's caused by something temporary, such as extreme tiredness. However, if your double vision lasts for more than a few hours or keeps coming back, then it could be a sign of something more serious.",[],{},"How to cure double vision naturally?",{"__typename":559,"sys":605,"panel":607,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":618},{"id":606},"6UYx7zTX9jLqsyNv2Y1JUh",{"json":608},{"nodeType":130,"data":609,"content":610},{},[611],{"nodeType":129,"data":612,"content":613},{},[614],{"nodeType":95,"value":615,"marks":616,"data":617},"If you have new constant double vision, you should not drive until you are advised otherwise. Double vision that comes and goes can be caused by many problems. Often, it's caused by issues that do need medical treatment, but aren't super urgent. That includes things like dry eye syndrome, astigmatism, eye strain or cataracts. However, it could also be a sign of more serious conditions, including neurological issues, strokes or brain tumours, which need to be treated urgently. This is why it's really important not to ignore it. ",[],{},"What causes double vision that comes and goes?",{"__typename":559,"sys":620,"panel":622,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":633},{"id":621},"oG86kKptIoGyYTD68E4Ch",{"json":623},{"nodeType":130,"data":624,"content":625},{},[626],{"nodeType":129,"data":627,"content":628},{},[629],{"nodeType":95,"value":630,"marks":631,"data":632},"Yes, double vision may be a symptom of a brain tumour - but there could also be many other common causes, so it's best to get it checked as soon as possible. Brain tumours may put pressure on the nerves that carry images from the eye or the parts of the brain that process images. This could cause double vision for some people.",[],{},"Can double vision be caused by a brain tumour?",{"__typename":559,"sys":635,"panel":637,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":648},{"id":636},"7ijY0E6PvLDnJ5Jg5L8icd",{"json":638},{"nodeType":130,"data":639,"content":640},{},[641],{"nodeType":129,"data":642,"content":643},{},[644],{"nodeType":95,"value":645,"marks":646,"data":647},"No, it is illegal to drive if you have double vision. You must stop driving and inform the DVLA of your condition. However, if your diplopia is treated and controlled, you may be allowed to drive again following further assessment.",[],{},"Can you drive with double vision?",{"__typename":559,"sys":650,"panel":652,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":663},{"id":651},"6Y2e9veiH7fdD5cCX8yTq9",{"json":653},{"data":654,"content":655,"nodeType":130},{},[656],{"data":657,"content":658,"nodeType":129},{},[659],{"data":660,"marks":661,"value":662,"nodeType":95},{},[],"It is unlikely that double vision will lead to blindness, although it is possible. If the double vision is caused by certain conditions - such as cataracts - and it is not treated, then it could lead to blindness. However, most causes of diplopia don't typically lead to blindness. ","Can double vision lead to blindness?",{"__typename":559,"sys":665,"panel":667,"link":17,"faqCategory":17,"header":678},{"id":666},"7CK9xzZ21b4gVItyr2Lcri",{"json":668},{"nodeType":130,"data":669,"content":670},{},[671],{"nodeType":129,"data":672,"content":673},{},[674],{"nodeType":95,"value":675,"marks":676,"data":677},"There are a few conditions that can cause double vision in children. Perhaps the most common is strabismus ('squint'). This is when their eyes don't line up, so they see two images when looking at one object. There could be other causes of double vision in kids, too. If your child complains of double vision, it's really important to get the issue seen by an optometrist. ",[],{},"Why does your child have double vision?",{"__typename":680,"sys":681,"title":683,"backgroundTheme":684,"authorEntriesCollection":685},"AuthorContainer",{"id":682},"2N59jbaijhRzEf2FI7SNL6","Written by our experts for peace of mind","Green",{"items":686},[687],{"authorBiography":688,"authorName":699,"authorQualification":700,"authorPhoto":701},{"json":689},{"nodeType":130,"data":690,"content":691},{},[692],{"nodeType":129,"data":693,"content":694},{},[695],{"nodeType":95,"value":696,"marks":697,"data":698},"Ross is an experienced optometrist having graduated in 2007 from Bradford University. He is also ophthalmic director of Specsavers Swaledale with Northallerton & Thirsk, a pre-registration supervisor, professional advancement consultant, and a WOPEC Lead Assessor. He has previously worked as Director of Optometry Advancement for Specsavers and as a columnist for Optician & ProFile magazine.",[],{},"Ross Campbell","BSc Hons MCOptom Prof Cert Glauc Prof Cert Med Ret",{"url":702},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F5mrcuMDlru21b9LMMuIQn7\u002F34dcf1c5e9fe3ed41c4ea4077537d61f\u002FRoss_Campbell_Northallerton.jpg",{"__typename":704,"sys":705,"title":707,"body":708,"backgroundTheme":555,"actionCardEntriesCollection":709},"ActionCardBanner",{"id":706},"5t1W2aMqHc3RiNa906y90A","Related conditions","Not sure if this is what you’re experiencing? Explore some related conditions:",{"items":710},[711,716,719],{"image":17,"title":712,"body":713,"imageAltText":17,"linkText":714,"linkUrl":715,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28},"Blurry Vision","Blurry vision is not an eye condition itself, it’s usually a symptom of an underlying condition or a sign that your glasses or contact lenses may need updating.","Find out more","\u002Feye-health\u002Fblurry-vision",{"image":17,"title":717,"body":718,"imageAltText":17,"linkText":714,"linkUrl":244,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28},"Squint","A squint, also known as strabismus, occurs when a person’s eyes point in different directions.",{"image":17,"title":720,"body":721,"imageAltText":17,"linkText":714,"linkUrl":722,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28},"Astigmatism","This is simply an imperfection in the shape of your eye that affects how you see.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.specsavers.ie\u002Feye-health\u002Fastigmatism",{"__typename":704,"sys":724,"title":726,"body":17,"backgroundTheme":727,"actionCardEntriesCollection":728},{"id":725},"4ZWvGcT01OlO4rzmBIf0I8","Find out more about eye care services","Grey",{"items":729},[730,737,742],{"title":731,"body":732,"imageAltText":733,"linkText":734,"linkUrl":42,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28,"image":735},"All eye conditions","Read more information about all eye conditions.","Women using a slit lamp","View all eye conditions",{"url":736},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F4cwFJgHB9BHy1B690ebBQ0\u002Fc02de50880709bc238812946c93ccfea\u002FDAY_2_SLIT_LAMP_TEST_117-150DPI.jpg",{"title":149,"body":738,"imageAltText":739,"linkText":149,"linkUrl":27,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28,"image":740},"Book an appointment at your local Specsavers store.","Man having an OCT scan",{"url":741},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F5T3QokGERAThYXwgmSXxFq\u002F2456853b7550d03764f544496176b83e\u002Fmodule_hero__16x9_oct_sight_test_no-derivative.jpg",{"title":743,"body":744,"imageAltText":745,"linkText":714,"linkUrl":746,"openLinkInANewBrowserTab":28,"image":747},"All about eye tests","Everything you need to know about getting your eyes tested.","Women using a phoropter","\u002Feye-test",{"url":748},"https:\u002F\u002Fimages.ctfassets.net\u002Fzcryw81f0g1x\u002F5zSdFZFmwKx4bFKCWIm9A9\u002F142dfde2099cab8de29510ab68f4b17b\u002FDAY_1_SNELLEN_11-72DPI.jpg",{"__typename":750,"sys":751,"title":753,"theme":555,"listType":754,"expandAccordion":28,"accordionEntriesCollection":755},"SingleRowAccordion",{"id":752},"2wtU2EVNklkhDNa1IPstNg","References","Numbered",{"items":756},[757,764,769,776,782,788,795,802],{"__typename":758,"sys":759,"citationAuthor":761,"citationYear":17,"citationDescription":762,"citationUrl":763,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},"Citation",{"id":760},"4xIANZYGUcT5TfDDjRCWje","Cambridge University Press.","Diplopia (Chapter 17). In Neurologic Differential Diagnosis.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cambridge.org\u002Fcore\u002Fbooks\u002Fneurologic-differential-diagnosis\u002Fdiplopia\u002FB88C1F466F56536B64F5419868F6EE22",{"__typename":758,"sys":765,"citationAuthor":761,"citationYear":17,"citationDescription":767,"citationUrl":768,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":766},"5lmE4IGNto37nkYU0Q1j19","Diplopia (Chapter 6). In Neurology.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.cambridge.org\u002Fcore\u002Fbooks\u002Fneurology\u002Fdiplopia\u002FC6C01B8BAA5E0579B85A97C4884F1E8E",{"__typename":758,"sys":770,"citationAuthor":772,"citationYear":773,"citationDescription":774,"citationUrl":775,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":771},"6ukNc0Pqiotchy5WDL1vVU","WebMD",2024,"Double Vision (Diplopia): Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, and Treatment.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.webmd.com\u002Feye-health\u002Fdouble-vision-diplopia-causes-symptoms-diagnosis-treatment",{"__typename":758,"sys":777,"citationAuthor":779,"citationYear":17,"citationDescription":780,"citationUrl":781,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":778},"3SltKvfrUGa9syf6D7cLoM","Medical News Today","Double vision (Diplopia): Causes, treatments, and more.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.medicalnewstoday.com\u002Farticles\u002F170634",{"__typename":758,"sys":783,"citationAuthor":785,"citationYear":17,"citationDescription":786,"citationUrl":787,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":784},"3TtRlvF4BYVuwyZOYSo0R9","Cleveland Clinic.","Double Vision (Diplopia): What It Is, Causes & Treatment.","https:\u002F\u002Fmy.clevelandclinic.org\u002Fhealth\u002Fdiseases\u002F22203-diplopia-double-vision",{"__typename":758,"sys":789,"citationAuthor":791,"citationYear":792,"citationDescription":793,"citationUrl":794,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":790},"22OfEBSQTqHApZXKmeeD7S","World Health Organization",2019,"World report on vision. World Health Organization.","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.who.int\u002Fpublications-detail-redirect\u002Fworld-report-on-vision",{"__typename":758,"sys":796,"citationAuthor":798,"citationYear":799,"citationDescription":800,"citationUrl":801,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":797},"3NDm1rSfO9B8PEC8jH1vFo","BMJ. ",2015,"November 18. Double vision. ","https:\u002F\u002Fwww.bmj.com\u002Fcontent\u002F351\u002Fbmj.h5385",{"__typename":758,"sys":803,"citationAuthor":805,"citationYear":806,"citationDescription":807,"citationUrl":808,"citationAccessedUpdatedDate":17},{"id":804},"38VhC7h0FlcbgDNUBdgMZz","Policy Exchange.",2022,"Double Vision.","https:\u002F\u002Fpolicyexchange.org.uk\u002Fwpcontent\u002Fuploads\u002F2022\u002F12\u002FDouble-Vision.pdf",[17,17],1787046098972]