diplopia
Americannoun
noun
Other Word Forms
- diplopic adjective
Etymology
Origin of diplopia
From New Latin, dating back to 1805–15; see origin at diplo-, -opia
Vocabulary lists containing diplopia
Common Senses: Op, Ops, Opt ("Sight")
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Example Sentences
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When this occurs, the patient will experience diplopia, or double vision, as the two eyes are temporarily pointed at different stimuli.
From Textbooks • Jun. 19, 2013
The left eye was used for near objects with relative divergence of the right and the occasional occurrence of diplopia; there was convergence only to about 15 cm.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
Then there were those charges and theories of overstrained eyes, diplopia, and defective focussing, to say nothing of other suggestions.
From To Mars via The Moon An Astronomical Story by Wicks, Mark
Habits cling more closely in adults, therefore that form of convergent squint in particular, which usually develops quickly in myopia of average degree, causes annoying diplopia to last for a longer time.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
Spontaneous diplopia does not take place; only the right visual field is seen in the stereoscope.
From Schweigger on Squint A Monograph by Dr. C. Schweigger by Schweigger, C.
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