diplopia

[ dih-ploh-pee-uh ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.

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

diplopia

/ 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

diplopia

/ dĭ-plō′pē-ə /

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

Derived Forms

• diplopic, adjective

Other Words From

• di·plop·ic [dih-, plop, -ik, -, ploh, -pik], adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplopia¹

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of diplopia¹

C19: New Latin, from diplo- + Greek ōps eye

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

The drug rapidly causes failure of vision, diplopia, ptosis or falling of the upper eyelid, dilatation of the pupil, and a lowering of the intra-ocular tension.

From Project Gutenberg