You may need to follow up with an eye doctor or a brain specialist (neurologist) for more testing or treatment. The doctor has checked you carefully, but problems can develop later. If you notice any problems or new symptoms, get medical treatment right away.

What doctor should I see for diplopia?

If you suddenly experience double vision — with or without any of the other symptoms above — seek immediate medical attention or see an optometrist or ophthalmologist as soon as possible. Treatment of diplopia requires the diagnosis and treatment of the underlying cause of the double vision.

Should I see an ophthalmologist for double vision?

The key to understanding whether double vision is due to a problem in the eye or in the brain is to see what happens when one eye is closed. If there is double vision when looking with the right or left eye alone, then the cause is ophthalmological—such as a cataract, a problem of the retina, or another eye disease.