Etiology and Management of Diplopia

Anil D. Patel, MD, FRCSC, FACS, Chairman, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Saskatchewan, Saskatoon, SK.

Diplopia is a common visual complaint in the elderly. A wide variety of causes is possible, ranging from benign conditions with spontaneous resolution to serious life-threatening conditions. A proper history that details the characteristics of the diplopia is essential in determining its cause, prognosis and management.
Key words: diplopia, double vision, comitancy, convergence insufficiency, ocular motor palsy.