Double Vision

Seeing Double?
We can help!

Double vision is very disruptive and never normal.

Whether from an injury, nerve problem, or unknown cause,
we’ve got you covered.

Your Path Back to Single Vision

Step 1: Evaluation with Diagnosis & Baseline Data

Step 2: Therapeutic Lenses → See Single

Step 3: Rehabilitate through Vision Therapy: reduce/eliminate prism glasses and regain visual skills with single vision

Double vision,

also known as diplopia, occurs when a person sees two images of a single object. The images may appear side-by-side, one above the other, or diagonally separated. Double vision can occur occasionally or constantly and may worsen during reading, computer work, driving, or when you're tired.

While some people experience obvious double vision, others suppress one image or experience symptoms that are less recognizable, such as headaches, eye strain, or difficulty concentrating.


How Double Vision Affects Daily Life

Many people underestimate how disruptive double vision can be.

Reading and School

  • Words overlap

  • Losing your place

  • Reading becomes exhausting

  • Reduced comprehension

  • Complain of headaches

  • Losing attention during homework

Everyday Activities

Double vision can interfere with:

  • Driving and judging distance

  • Walking on stairs

  • Grocery shopping

  • Cooking

  • Watching television

  • Using a smartphone

  • Sewing or crafting

  • Playing with children or grandchildren

 

What Happens During an Evaluation?

A comprehensive functional vision evaluation looks beyond 20/20 eyesight.

Your doctor will assess:

  • Eye alignment

  • Eye teaming

  • Eye movements

  • Focusing ability

  • Depth perception

  • Binocular vision

  • Visual processing

  • Suppression

  • Overall visual function

This evaluation helps determine the cause of your symptoms and whether vision therapy is appropriate.

Schedule an Evaluation

Rather than simply compensating for the problem, vision therapy works to strengthen the underlying visual skills needed for comfortable single vision.

Vision Therapy is a neurological treatment to rehabilitate and regain your control of getting both eyes to work together. Work through activities prescribed by your vision therapy team specific to your vision problems.

If your double vision began suddenly, especially if it is accompanied by weakness, numbness, difficulty speaking, severe headache, or other neurological symptoms, seek emergency medical care immediately.

(Then see us afterwards!)