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Diplopia or double vision is seeing two images of a single object, either one on top of the other, side by side, or a mix of both.
Problems with any part of the vision system can lead to diplopia. It makes sense to consider the causes of diplopia according to the part of the visual system that has the problem. Cornea problems. Problems with the cornea often cause double vision in one eye only. Covering the affected eye makes the diplopia go away. The damaged surface of the eye distorts incoming light, causing double vision. Damage can happen in several ways: Infections of the cornea, such as shingles ( herpes zoster), can distort the cornea.