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double vision

American  

noun

  1. diplopia.


Etymology

Origin of double vision

First recorded in 1855–60

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And more serious concerns such as a stroke need to be ruled out when dizziness or vertigo is accompanied by severe imbalance, double vision, slurred speech, weakness, numbness, trouble walking or decreased alertness.

From The Wall Street Journal Apr. 15, 2026

The Food and Drug Administration approved intravenous Tepezza in 2020 for treatment of active thyroid eye disease, a rare autoimmune condition causing eye-bulging, double vision, and inflammation.

From Barron's Apr. 6, 2026

Within days, he developed double vision and a left-sided tremor that soon became a rigid paralysis.

From Science Magazine Mar. 21, 2024

In some cases, some people experience other symptoms, such as, unsteady gait, double vision or slurred speech.

From Los Angeles Times Sep. 1, 2023

But I don’t have double vision or anything and I can think clearly enough.

From "Mockingjay" by Suzanne Collins

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