diplopia, diplopy

(dip-lo’pe-ah, dip’lo-pe) [Gr. διπλόος double + Sys vision]. The seeing of single objects as double or two. binocular d., diplopia due to a derangement of the muscular codrdination of the eyes. cro ed d., heteronymous d., occurs as a result of diverging strabismus. direct d., homonymous d., a form which occurs in cro -eye. monocular d.., affects only one eye, and may be due to double pupil, an early stage of cataract, or to some neurosis. simple d., homonymous diplopia. vertical d., diplopia in which one image is seen above the other. diplopiometer (dip’lo-pe-om’e-ter) [diplopia + τι μέτρον measure]. An instrument for measuring diplopia.