Double vision can be treated with glasses that have specially engineered lenses. Known as prism lenses, they refocus light entering the eye to remove the double vision effect.
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Understanding double vision
Double vision is when you see two images instead on one. The double-images can be next to, above or below each other.
Double vision is commonly caused by eye muscle imbalance, which can be treated with prism lenses.
However, it can also relate to diabetes, stroke or head injury and require more intensive intervention.
Our double vision treatment in Sydney
The Eye Practice in Sydney can test for the cause of your double vision and provide advanced ocular treatment with prism lenses.
Testing usually involves checking your peripheral vision to ensure the visual pathway is functioning well. If a muscle imbalance is detected we prescribe prism lenses. These can be fitted to your existing glasses, or a new set of frames.
Double vision can be fixed with advanced prism lenses
How prism lenses work
Prism lenses work by refracting, or bending light that enters your eye; realigning the images and correcting double vision.
The degree to which the light is refracted depends on the shape of the prism lens, which is usually thinner in the middle.
It’s worth noting that in most cases glasses with prism lenses look the same as regular spectacles.
Private health insurance
Private health fund insurance can reduce the cost of double vision treatment by limiting out of pocket expenses when buying new frames. We can process your claim on the spot.
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