Almost 70% of cases get better with medication and surgery, such as cataract surgery. Sometimes, diplopia clears up on its own. Your results will depend on the cause of your double vision.

Can double vision go away?

Double vision may go away on its own, but people should still see a doctor. The most important part of the examination is the eye examination, but usually imaging is needed.

Is diplopia permanent?

About 30 percent of people with this condition experience some type of vision problem. This is a common cause of double vision in children. The muscles of the eyes have trouble working together. It leads to a variety of vision problems and can cause permanent vision loss.