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.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)649-664
Number of pages16
JournalEmergency Medicine Clinics of North America
Volume15
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 1997

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