10 Common Causes of Double Vision

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10. Medications

Medications are often successful in treating or managing medical conditions. However, this does not mean that they won’t cause unwanted side effects in some people. For instance, certain drugs can contribute to ocular dryness. As a result, the affected person can experience monocular diplopia or double vision. Examples of such drugs include antihistamines (allergy treatments), antidepressants, and diuretics³Suhr, C. L., OD, Chubb, L., OD, & Himmelein, L., OD. (2019, August 15). Top Causes of Double Vision. Retrieved November 18, 2020, from https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/top-causes-of-double-vision.

Similarly, but less frequently, some medications can induce binocular diplopia. Examples of such drugs include anticonvulsants, antidepressants (selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors), medications for erectile dysfunction (i.e. sildenafil), migraine therapies, among others³Suhr, C. L., OD, Chubb, L., OD, & Himmelein, L., OD. (2019, August 15). Top Causes of Double Vision. Retrieved November 18, 2020, from https://www.reviewofoptometry.com/article/top-causes-of-double-vision. If your doctor starts you on a new medication and, as a result, you begin to experience double vision or any other unwanted effects don’t hesitate to contact your healthcare provider.