​​What Is Double Vision?

Double vision, or diplopia, is when you see two images of one object instead of a single clear image.

It may happen all the time or only during certain activities, such as reading, using a computer, driving, or when you are tired.

Double vision can affect your comfort, concentration and ability to perform everyday tasks.

At Eye Zen Optical in Singapore, we specialise in personalised optical solutions for customers experiencing double vision and other complex vision problems.

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What Can Cause Double Vision?

There are many possible causes. Some may involve the way the two eyes work together, while others may be related to the eyes themselves.

Common factors include:

• Binocular vision problems

• Strabismus or eye misalignment

• Phoria

• Anisometropia — significantly different prescriptions between the two eyes

• Astigmatism or other refractive errors

• Difficulty adapting to certain spectacle lenses

The appropriate solution depends on the individual and the underlying cause.

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Why Does Double Vision Sometimes Come and Go?

Some people experience double vision only when they are:

• Tired

• Reading for long periods

• Using a computer

• Concentrating for extended periods

• Looking at a particular distance

When the visual system becomes fatigued, it may become more difficult for the eyes to maintain comfortable alignment and coordination.

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Can Glasses Help With Double Vision?

In some cases, carefully prescribed and fitted spectacles can improve visual comfort or help manage certain types of double vision.

Depending on the individual, solutions may involve:

• Accurate prescription correction

• Specialized lens designs

• Precise lens positioning

• Individualized frame fitting

• Careful consideration of the prescription differences between the two eyes

There is no single solution that works for everyone. The optical approach needs to be matched to the individual's visual requirements.

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Why Can Double Vision Be Difficult to Solve?

Seeing clearly with each eye individually does not always mean that the two eyes are working comfortably together.

Some people may have a correct-looking prescription but still experience:

• Double vision

• Headaches

• Eyestrain

• Visual fatigue

• Difficulty concentrating

• Discomfort with their glasses

This is why some complex vision problems require more than simply changing the lens power.

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How Eye Zen Optical Can Help

At Eye Zen Optical, we look beyond the prescription alone.

We take into consideration:

Your symptoms
When and how your double vision occurs.

Your prescription
The correction required by each eye.

Binocular vision
How your two eyes work together.

Your lenses and frame
How the optical correction is positioned in front of your eyes.

Your lifestyle
Your requirements for reading, computer use, driving and everyday activities.

The aim is to develop a personalised optical solution suited to your individual visual needs.

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When Should You Seek Medical Attention?

New or sudden double vision should not simply be treated as a spectacle problem.

Seek prompt medical attention if double vision is accompanied by symptoms such as:

• Sudden severe headache

• Eye pain

• Weakness or numbness

• Difficulty speaking

• Significant dizziness or loss of balance

• Sudden changes in vision

• Recent head or eye injury

Eye Zen Optical provides optical consultation and personalised spectacle solutions. We do not replace medical diagnosis or treatment, and referral to an appropriate eye-care or medical professional may be recommended when necessary.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Can glasses correct double vision?

In some cases, an appropriate spectacle correction can help improve visual comfort or manage certain types of double vision.

Why do I see double when I am tired?

Fatigue can make it harder for the eyes to maintain comfortable coordination, causing previously manageable visual problems to become more noticeable.

Why do I still see double with the correct prescription?

A prescription can make each eye see clearly without necessarily resolving problems with how the two eyes work together.

Can progressive lenses cause visual discomfort?

Yes. Some people have difficulty adapting to progressive lenses. Lens design, prescription, fitting and individual visual requirements can all be factors.

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Double Vision Solutions in Singapore

Eye Zen Optical specialises in complex vision solutions, including personalised optical solutions for:

• Double vision

• Phoria

• Strabismus and tropia

• Anisometropia

• Progressive-lens discomfort

• Other complex spectacle requirements

 

 

Eye Zen Optical
71 Kallang Bahru #01-529D
Singapore 330071

WhatsApp / Call: +65 8048 8379

Book a consultation with Eye Zen Optical to discuss your visual concerns.

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