Macular Diplopia

Am Orthopt J. 2015:65:26-30. doi: 10.3368/aoj.65.1.26.

Abstract

Maculopathies affect point-to-point foveal correspondence causing diplopia. The effect that the maculopathies have on the interaction of central sensory fusion and peripheral fusion are different than the usual understanding of treatment for diplopia. This paper reviews the pathophysiology of macular diplopia, describes the binocular pathology causing the diplopia, discusses the clinical evaluation, and reviews the present treatments including some newer treatment techniques.

Keywords: Bangerter occluder; macular diplopia; maculopathy; prisms; retinal rivalry.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Diplopia* / diagnosis
  • Diplopia* / etiology
  • Diplopia* / physiopathology
  • Eye Movements / physiology*
  • Humans
  • Macula Lutea / pathology*
  • Oculomotor Muscles / physiopathology*
  • Retinal Diseases / complications
  • Retinal Diseases / diagnosis
  • Retinal Diseases / physiopathology
  • Tomography, Optical Coherence
  • Vision, Binocular / physiology*
  • Visual Acuity / physiology*