double vision

noun

Examples of double vision in a Sentence

He wore special glasses to correct his double vision.
Recent Examples on the Web As the brain, trying to avoid double vision, merges these images into one, the result is a 3D effect. Andrea Kaston Tange, The Conversation, 22 Oct. 2024 This often leads to sight issues like double vision, blurry vision, and light sensitivity, Cestari says. Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 30 July 2024 Nutmeg Oil The active ingredient in nutmeg, myristica oil, is poisonous in large amounts and can cause chest pain, double vision, rapid heartbeat, and hallucinations, among other symptoms. Alyssa Sybertz, Parents, 15 July 2024 This condition is fairly common, is usually noticed in early childhood, and can cause blurred or double vision. Troy Bedinghaus, Od, Verywell Health, 1 June 2024 See all Example Sentences for double vision 

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Word History

First Known Use

circa 1860, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of double vision was circa 1860

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“Double vision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/double%20vision. Accessed 2 Nov. 2024.

Kids Definition

double vision

noun
: vision in which an object is seen as double (as from unequal action of the eye muscles)

Medical Definition

double vision

noun

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