Diplopia in the emergency department

Emerg Med Clin North Am. 1997 Aug;15(3):649-64. doi: 10.1016/s0733-8627(05)70323-0.

Abstract

Normal binocular vision requires that all involved structures; ocular, muscular, and neuronal; be intact and all of the intricate processes controlling conjugate gaze and cortical fusion be functioning. Diplopia may represent pathology at any point in this complex system. A careful history and physical examination may reveal a relatively benign etiology or may compel rapid diagnostic studies to evaluate the patient for neurological catastrophe.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Cranial Nerves / physiology
  • Diplopia* / diagnosis
  • Diplopia* / etiology
  • Diplopia* / physiopathology
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • Eye / physiopathology
  • Humans
  • Muscles / physiology
  • Ocular Physiological Phenomena