Definition

A condition where a person sees two images of one object instead of just one, often caused by problems with the eye muscles.

Example

After the accident, she experienced diplopia and had trouble focusing on her computer screen.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of diplopia?

Yeah, isn’t that when you see double images?

Exactly! It can be quite confusing if you experience diplopia.

I can only imagine how annoying that must be.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Diplopia → It is formed from "di-" (meaning double) and "plopia" (from Greek "plōpē", meaning vision). The word "diplopia" refers to the condition of having double vision.

Memory Tip

Think of 'double' ('di-') vision ('plopia') to remember that diplopia means seeing two images instead of one.

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