Paralytic diplopia

Diplopia Paralytica is a medical terminology that describes paralysis of one or both extraocular muscles and impaired visual focus. Diplopia is a vision pathology that occurs due to disruption of the normal mobility of the eyeball. Paralysis of the eye muscles can be caused by various reasons, such as trauma, infectious diseases, tumors, etc.

With paralytic diplopia, the movements of the eyeball and the correct focusing of light on the retina are impaired. This can lead to decreased visual acuity, double vision, and a blurred sensation. In cases of severe impairment, vision may disappear completely or be blurred.

Symptoms of paralytic diplopia may include sudden onset of the problem, decreased or changed vision in one or both eyes, double vision, blurred depth of field, “glare” images, watery eyes, red eyes, and headache.

The diagnosis of diplopia is carried out by direct consultation with an ophthalmologist, as well as by visual and computer vision examination, based on the results of which the doctor makes conclusions about the need for treatment.

Treatment of diplopia can be surgical or conservative. Surgical treatment is used to restore the function of the eye muscles. Conservative treatment includes prescription of medications and physiotherapeutic procedures.