(H53.2) Diplopia

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491 206 in individuals diagnosis diplopia confirmed

Diagnosis diplopia is diagnosed Men are 0.84% more likely than Women

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Women receive the diagnosis diplopia

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Risk Group for the Disease diplopia - Men and Women aged 5-9

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In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
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in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
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In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+

Disease Features diplopia

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Non-contagious
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Absence or low individual and public risk
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Diplopia - what does this mean

Diplopia, commonly known as double vision, is a condition in which two images of a single object are seen. it occurs when the eyes are misaligned due to a problem with the muscles that control eye movement, or when the brain is unable to properly process the images from both eyes. this can be caused by a variety of conditions, including neurological disorders, eye muscle disorders, and trauma to the head or eyes.

What happens during the disease - diplopia

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Clinical Pattern

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How does a doctor diagnose

  • Review medical history
  • Perform a complete eye exam
  • Perform a neurological exam
  • Perform imaging studies, such as CT scan or MRI
  • Perform blood tests
  • Perform a visual field test
  • Perform an electro-oculogram
  • Perform a binocular vision test
Additions:
  • Perform an electroencephalogram (EEG)
  • Perform a visual evoked potential (VEP) test

Treatment and Medical Assistance

Main Goal: To reduce or eliminate the double vision caused by Diplopia
  • Prescribe corrective lenses
  • Prescribe prism lenses
  • Prescribe eye exercises
  • Prescribe occlusion therapy
  • Prescribe botulinum toxin injections
  • Prescribe surgery
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13 Days of Hospitalization Required
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Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established

Diplopia - Prevention

The best way to prevent diplopia is to protect the eyes from injury, get regular eye exams, and manage any underlying medical conditions that can lead to diplopia. it is also important to wear protective eyewear when participating in activities that can cause eye trauma.

Main symptoms of the disease diplopia

Dizziness

(Vertigo, Lightheadedness, Giddiness, Faintness, Unsteadiness, Dazed, Spinning, Disorientation, Unbalanced, Foggy, Loss of balance, Uncoordinated, Confusion)

Dizziness is a sensation of feeling off-balance and lightheaded. It can range from mild to severe and can be accompanied by a feeling of spinning or swaying. It can develop suddenly or gradually, and can be triggered by physical activity, changes in position, or lack of food or fluids. Symptoms can ...

Age: 1 to 100Accociated with 133 diseases
Convergent strabismus

Convergent strabismus

(Crossed eyes, Walleye, Squint, Strabismus, Cross-eyed, Wall-eyed, Heterotropia, Heterophoria)

Convergent strabismus is a condition in which the eyes are misaligned, pointing inward. It is commonly known as crossed eyes. It can occur at any age and is usually first noticed in young children. Symptoms include double vision, eyestrain, and difficulty aligning the eyes. It can also cause headach...

Age: any ageAccociated with 13 diseases

Diplopia

(Double vision, Seeing double, Ghost images, Dual vision, Diminished vision, Blurred vision, Split vision)

Diplopia is a condition where a person experiences double vision. It manifests as two overlapping images of a single object and can be horizontal, vertical, or rotary. It may develop gradually or suddenly, and can be caused by a variety of conditions including stroke, brain injury, and eye muscle di...

Age: any ageAccociated with 25 diseases

Disorientation

(Confusion, Dizziness, Foggy thinking, Lack of orientation, Mental disorientation, Mental unsteadiness, Muddled thinking, Perplexity, Uncertainty, Unclear thinking, Unfamiliarity, Unsteadiness)

Disorientation is a symptom in which a person has difficulty orienting themselves in time, place, or person. It can manifest as confusion, difficulty concentrating, or difficulty remembering. It may develop suddenly or gradually, depending on the underlying cause. Common causes include medication si...

Age: 8 to 100Accociated with 20 diseases