diplopia

Definition

Double vision where a single object appears as two separate images. Your visual system's version of 'seeing double,' minus the alcohol but with all the concern.

Example Usage

The patient's sudden onset diplopia prompted immediate neurological imaging to rule out stroke.

Origin

From Greek 'diploos' (double) and 'ops' (eye)

Fun Fact

Diplopia can be caused by something as benign as eye muscle fatigue or as serious as a brain tumor—context is everything.

Source: Ophthalmology and neurology terminology

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