diplopic
A patient with diplopic vision sees two overlapping images of a single object.
Definition
- Adjective:
- Relating to double vision: "diplopic" describes a condition or state related to diplopia, which is the medical term for seeing two images of a single object. It is used primarily in ophthalmology and medical contexts.
Usage Examples
- (Symptoms related to seeing double.)
- (Images that appear as two due to the condition.)
Advanced Usage
"diplopic vision": vision characterized by double images.
- Diplopic vision often results from muscle weakness in the eye. (Vision that shows two objects instead of one.)
"diplopic field": the area of vision affected by double vision.
- The diplopic field expanded as the condition worsened. (The region where double vision occurs grew larger.)
Variants and Related Words
Diplopia (noun): the medical condition of seeing two images.
- Diplopia can be temporary or chronic. (Double vision.)
Diplopic (adj): as defined above.
Synonyms
- Double-visioned: experiencing or relating to seeing two images.
- The double-visioned effect was disorienting. (Similar to diplopic.)
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