diplopia

American  

[dih-ploh-pee-uh] / dɪˈploʊ pi ə /

noun

Ophthalmology.

1. a pathological condition of vision in which a single object appears double (haplopia ).

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diplopia British  

/ dɪˈpləʊpɪə, dɪˈplɒpɪk /

noun

1. a visual defect in which a single object is seen in duplicate; double vision. It can be caused by incorrect fixation or by an abnormality in the visual system

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diplopia Scientific  

/ dĭ-plō′pē-ə /

1. A disorder of vision in which a single object appears double.

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Other Word Forms

• diplopic adjective

Etymology

Origin of diplopia

From New Latin, dating back to 1805–15; diplo-, -opia

Example Sentences

Her diplopia came and went with no discernible pattern.

From New York Times

But when it comes to diplopia, zebras abound.

From Washington Post

What is ‘diplopia’? A. Double vision B. Left-handedness C. A disease of the gums D. A form of cancer.”

From Literature

Several patients complained of diplopia during the febrile stage, and one asserted that every object appeared fourfold to him.

From Project Gutenberg

On looking to the left homonymous diplopia is present, on looking to the front and the right binocular single vision and no squint; on both sides emmetropia and full acuity of vision.

From Project Gutenberg