Double vision, or diplopia, is when you see two images of a single object instead of one. It can be caused by eye muscle imbalance, nerve problems, corneal irregularities or other eye conditions. Our consultant-led service provides accurate diagnosis and a range of treatments from glasses and prisms to injections and surgery to restore single, comfortable vision.
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Double vision, or diplopia, occurs when your eyes send images that do not align properly to the brain, resulting in two images being perceived instead of one. The two images may be side by side, one above the other, or overlapping. It can affect one eye or both eyes working together, and the cause depends on whether the problem lies with the eye muscles, nerves, or the eye surface itself.
When the muscles controlling eye movement are weak or unbalanced, the eyes cannot focus together, causing images to misalign.
Damage to the nerves controlling the eye muscles or problems in the brain can prevent proper eye coordination.
With accurate diagnosis and targeted treatment, we can realign your eyes to restore comfortable, single vision.
A specialist assessment may be right for you if you are experiencing any of the following:
Seeing two images of one object instead of one.
Images that are side by side, one above the other, or overlapping.
Eye strain, headaches or fatigue from trying to focus.
Difficulty reading, driving or watching screens.
Eyes that appear misaligned or turn inward, outward or downward.
Symptoms that worsen with fatigue or stress.
Sudden onset of double vision can be a sign of a serious neurological condition and requires urgent assessment. Book a consultation to find out which treatment option is right for you.
Treatment realigns your eyes so you see one clear image instead of two.
Restored vision makes reading, driving, working and everyday tasks easier.
Stopping the effort of trying to merge two images relieves headaches and fatigue.
From glasses and prisms to injections and surgery, we find the right fit for you.
Proper eye alignment improves balance, coordination and reduces fall risk.
Restored confidence to socialise, work, drive, and enjoy everyday activities.
Your consultant performs a detailed examination of your eyes and assesses how well they work together to identify the cause of your double vision.
Advanced imaging and specialised alignment tests measure how your eyes focus and work together, pinpointing the degree and direction of misalignment.
Based on your results, your consultant recommends the most suitable approach, from glasses and prisms to botulinum toxin injections or surgery.
Treatments range from simple (new glasses or prisms) to more involved (injections to relax eye muscles or surgery to reposition them). Your consultant discusses all options and performs the most suitable treatment.
We provide aftercare guidance and ongoing monitoring with follow-up appointments to ensure your eyes remain aligned and your vision is comfortable.
New glasses or special prismatic lenses can help your eyes focus together. Prisms bend light to reduce the angle of misalignment, helping your eyes work more easily together without strain.
Injections of botulinum toxin into the eye muscles can temporarily weaken overactive muscles, allowing the eyes to realign. It is a minimally invasive procedure performed as a day case under topical anaesthetic.
When double vision persists despite other treatments, surgery to reposition the eye muscles can restore proper alignment and binocular vision. It is performed under general anaesthetic and most patients return home the same day.
Initial Consultation
A comprehensive eye examination including alignment testing to confirm the diagnosis and determine the cause of your double vision.
Treatment Planning
Your consultant discusses the most suitable options and recommends the best approach based on the cause and severity of your condition.
Treatment Day
Depending on your treatment, you may receive new glasses, injections or surgery. Most treatments are performed as day cases with local or general anaesthetic as needed.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
Regular follow-up appointments monitor your progress and ensure your eyes remain properly aligned and your vision is comfortable.
Initial Consultation
A comprehensive eye examination including alignment testing to confirm the diagnosis and determine the cause of your double vision.
Treatment Planning
Your consultant discusses the most suitable options and recommends the best approach based on the cause and severity of your condition.
Treatment Day
Depending on your treatment, you may receive new glasses, injections or surgery. Most treatments are performed as day cases with local or general anaesthetic as needed.
Aftercare and Follow-Up
Regular follow-up appointments monitor your progress and ensure your eyes remain properly aligned and your vision is comfortable.
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Expert Laser Eye and Cataract Surgeon
Dr Fayyaz Musa is a UK-trained eye surgeon with vast experience. He helps people improve their vision through precise, safe treatments. His work focuses on the eye to address issues like cataracts, excessive glare, and poor vision.
Driven by a desire for open and honest communication, Dr Musa explains every detail so you can make an informed choice. His meticulous approach and dedication to patient care define his practice, so you remain in safe hands.
I had cataract and lens replacement surgery with Dr Fayyaz Musa, and the experience was positive from start to finish. Every member of staff went above and beyond to make me feel comfortable, reassured, and fully informed throughout the entire process. I never felt rushed and always understood exactly what was happening.
Maureen Nursey
What a great experience! Very reassuring, and I am very grateful for the consultation from Dr Musa. He was so helpful in helping me decide to proceed with eye correction surgery. I have the utmost confidence in him and the team at the Eye Doctor Clinic, Huddersfield.
Lozza 747
I can highly recommend the Eye Doctor Clinic, and I am so pleased I went there. Dr Musa, Gemma and Jess are lovely. They are very knowledgeable and were able to answer all my questions. My vision following surgery is great, and not having to wear glasses is fantastic.
Carol Peel
I recently had LASEK eye surgery - Dr Musa and team were excellent - pre and post op care is exceptional - highly recommend.
Michelle Cowan
Luckily, I was advised to see Dr Musa. At the consultation, I was impressed by the thorough examination I received and the surgical plan. I confidently undertook surgery, and after an extremely short recovery, I was amazed at the result. Better than 20/20 vision! I certainly would not now trust anyone else other than Dr Musa with the health of my eyes.
John Hick
Dr Musa was recommended to me for my cataract surgery for both eyes. He performed the surgery with utmost care and professionalism. He explained the procedure and outcome to me in detail. I am very pleased with the result so far and look forward to years of spectacle-free life. He was warm and friendly, and the procedure cost was explained at the outset, with no hidden fees.
Soghra Ali
Book your consultation with our specialists to find out how double vision treatment can restore your comfortable, single vision.
Double vision can be caused by misalignment of the eye muscles, weakness of the nerves controlling the eye muscles, problems with the cornea or lens, or conditions affecting the brain or nervous system. Common causes include strabismus, thyroid eye disease, myasthenia gravis, stroke, and head injury. Your specialist will determine the cause through examination and testing.
Sudden onset of double vision, especially if accompanied by weakness, numbness, loss of consciousness or difficulty speaking, can indicate a serious neurological condition such as stroke and requires urgent assessment in hospital. Any new double vision should be reported to your GP or eye specialist promptly.
Many causes of double vision can be effectively treated. Treatment depends on the underlying cause. Some people achieve cure with prisms or glasses, others require injections or surgery. The earlier the condition is diagnosed and treated, the better the chance of a successful outcome.
Prisms are special optical devices incorporated into glasses that bend light to reduce the angle of misalignment between your eyes. This makes it easier for your eyes to focus together and merge the two images into one, without the effort and strain of trying to do so naturally.
Botulinum toxin injections weaken overactive eye muscles that are pulling the eyes out of alignment. The injections are quick, performed under topical anaesthetic, and most patients return home the same day. Results develop over a few days and last several months, at which point repeat injections may be needed.
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