monocular diplopia

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Monocular diplopia is a visual disorder where a person perceives two images of a single object, even when one eye is covered. This differs from binocular diplopia, which disappears when one eye is closed and is typically caused by misalignment of the eyes due to issues with eye muscles or their controlling nerves.1

Monocular diplopia specifically arises from structural abnormalities within the eyeball itself, most commonly affecting the lens or cornea. Treatment focuses on correcting these underlying ocular issues.1

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Monocular diplopia differs from binocular diplopia in that the double vision remains present when the nonaffected eye is covered. Monocular diplopia is due to abnormalities in the structure of the eyeball itself, most notably the lens and cornea. Treatment is directed at correcting the abnormality.
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Monocular diplopia differs from binocular diplopia in that the double vision remains present when the nonaffected eye is covered. Monocular diplopia is due to abnormalities in the structure of the eyeball itself, most notably the lens and cornea. Treatment is directed at correcting the abnormality.
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