Vision Therapy Toolkit Diplopia Practice Hub

Therapist-guided practice for binocular diplopia

Understand double vision, follow evidence-based guidance, and reinforce your rehabilitation with short, engaging games.

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Choose your training game

Blend clinical guidance with playful repetitions. Short daily sessions may help coordinate eye movements and reduce double vision for some types of stable binocular diplopia under clinician guidance.

Scanning

Match the pairs in this classic memory challenge to boost sustained attention and binocular coordination.

Best for building tracking accuracy across the visual field.

Tracking

Follow and click the numbered balls in sequence as they glide around the screen.

Supports smooth pursuit control and timing.

Saccades

React to balls that appear one at a time in different locations to sharpen quick eye movements.

Ideal for practicing rapid refixations and visual scanning.

What is diplopia (double vision)?

Diplopia means seeing two images of a single object. The images can be side by side, one above the other, or diagonally separated. Read the full explanation →

Dichoptic therapy FAQ

What is dichoptic therapy?

Dichoptic therapy presents different images to each eye simultaneously. Our games balance contrast and motion to encourage binocular fusion and help the eyes work together.

Do I need special equipment?

Yes. Wear red/green or red/blue anaglyph glasses so each eye sees its target. Pair the glasses with balanced room lighting and sit 50–70 cm from the screen for consistent fixation.

Example red and green anaglyph glasses Example red/green anaglyph glasses

When can vision rehabilitation help?

It is very important to first have a full medical evaluation by an eye doctor. After urgent causes are ruled out and the diagnosis is clear, vision rehabilitation can help reduce double vision, improve comfort, and support daily activities.

Are these exercises a substitute for medical evaluation?

No. The exercises described on this site are not a substitute for medical evaluation and should always be part of a plan led by your eye doctor and vision rehabilitation specialist.

Do eye exercises really help with double vision?

Research shows that structured eye exercises can help reduce symptoms of double vision in some conditions.

How often should I practice?

The recommendation is about 10–15 minutes per day, split into several short sessions.

How long does it usually take to see improvement?

Usually people start to notice improvement after a few weeks, but the exact timing is different for each patient and depends on the type of diplopia and the severity of the condition. Your eye doctor and vision rehabilitation specialist will review your progress in follow up evaluations and adjust the plan for you.

Therapy tips

Blend these strategies into your daily practice routine:

  • Warm up with slow eye stretches—gently trace a sideways figure eight to prime extraocular muscles.
  • Keep a therapy journal. Note which mechanics—scanning, pursuit tracking, or saccades—felt easiest and hardest.
  • Celebrate small wins such as smoother pursuits or fewer double vision episodes to reinforce adherence.
  • While practicing, it is recommended to use a larger screen (such as a computer monitor or tablet) and sit so the screen is at eye level.
  • Safety note: If double vision is sudden, new, or rapidly worsening, or comes with severe headache, eye pain, weakness, confusion, or slurred speech, seek urgent medical care.

References

  1. Jain, S. (2022). Diplopia: Diagnosis and management. Clinical Medicine, 22(2), 104-106.
  2. Glisson, C. C. (2019). Approach to diplopia. CONTINUUM: Lifelong Learning in Neurology, 25(5), 1362-1375.