Each year in the United States, there are approximately 850,000 visits to eye doctors for double vision (diplopia), with 95% of these being made on an outpatient basis. The overwhelming majority of cases are treatable and not indicating a major health issue with visits from an outpatient setting. However double vision in an emergency room setting may indicate a more serious problem with 16% of emergency department visits for diplopia can be potentially life-threatening. (https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6583554/)
The main thing to understand about double vision is that there are a wide range of causes, and if you are experiencing double vision and live in Santa Clarita, you should call our office at (661) 775-1860 to schedule an appointment.
Dr. Garbus has extensive experience diagnosing and treating patients with double vision. When you visit us in Santa Clarita you can rest assured that you will have a thorough evaluation to diagnose the underlying cause of your double vision as well as a treatment plan based on a wealth of experience and clinical knowledge.
Dr. Garbus’s many accomplishments in the field of neuro optometry include:
Double vision, also known as diplopia, is a condition where an individual sees two images of a single object. It can be a frustrating and confusing experience for those who suffer from it. In general, double vision affects our ability to judge space accurately, compromises our depth perception, and makes our world very, very confusing.
There are several potential causes of double vision including:
When a patient comes to our optometry clinic in Santa Clarita complaining of double vision, the first step is to rule out any underlying pathology that may be causing the issue. This is done through medical imaging such as an MRI or CT scan. Once that has been cleared, we evaluate the double vision to see where it is most prominent, whether it is worse at a distance or up close, or if it is worse in certain gaze directions.
The treatment for double vision will vary depending on the cause and severity of the condition. In some cases, prescribing the right pair of glasses with a special prism will resolve the problem. In other cases, it may require a combination of prism within the glasses and therapy. Vision therapy is very successful in many cases for patients who have double vision.
Is blurry, fuzzy, or double vision impacting your quality of life and vision? Take our online double vision assessment to help identify if you may have an underlying vision problem that is causing diplopia (double vision) https://amplifyeyecaresantaclarita.com/neuro/double-vision-quiz/
Don't let double vision disrupt your daily life. Schedule an appointment with us today and let our experienced eye doctors diagnose and treat your condition. With our state-of-the-art technology and personalized care, we can help you regain clear vision and get back to your normal routine. If you don’t already have a trusted optometrist or live too far from our office in Santa Clarita, you might begin your search online by entering “eye doctor near me” or “eye exam near me” or you can call us at (661) 775-1860 to schedule an eye exam. Patients with double vision visit our clinic from all over California, and we are proud to be a leading provider of medical eye care for patients from Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Lancaster, and San Fernando Valley.
My eight year old daughter was terrified to go to the eye doctor for fear of her eyes being dilated. The doctor was SO KID friendly! He immediately made her comfortable by engaging her in conversation. It was a geat experience.
Dr. Garbus spent an amazing amount of time to solve my very complicated visual problems. Over the years he has continually achieved results beyond what others felt possible. He is always up to date on the latest science. He is great!
Family Vision Care Valencia makes it so easy. Staff is knows what they are doing and Dr. Garbus is thorough and kept me well informed during the exam.
I have been coming to Family Vision Center for almost 20 years. Dr. Garbus has been able to help my vision when other doctors could not. Now my kids see him as well. I highly recommend this office!
The Doctor is very good. I felt on this visit he seemed rushed. I had questions to ask him but he was already with another patient. I still do not know if my eyes are the same , worse, or better.
All the staff is friendly, helpful and knowledgeable, and has been for all the years I have been going there.
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