Symptoms of Double vision

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If you have double vision it may happen all the time, it may come and go, or it may occur only when you look in a particular direction. If you find that you only get double vision when you are looking in a particular direction, you may try to adjust your head and eye movements to allow for it. This can lead to you forming a habit of turning your head in an unusual way, or your eyes may appear â€˜crossedâ€™, or misaligned, or as if they are wandering.

If you are an adult, describing what is happening with your sight is simple, but this may not be the case for a very young child as they may not be able to express what is wrong.

If you are a parent and suspect your child has double vision, you should pay particular attention if your child is squinting, or frequently covering one eye with their hand. Other reactions that children may have when they have double vision are turning their head in unusual ways or looking sideways instead of face forward.