Fear Of Double Vision

The fear of double vision is known as Diplophobia. It can occur when someone has suffered from double vision in the past. It can also develop when someone is told by elders that reading in a dark room or other behavior will lead to permanent double vision. If you have an intense and persistent fear of double vision, this phobia can affect your daily life.

Why Do People Fear Double Vision?

As with most phobias, the reasons for the fear of double visions can have many sources. Some people experience vision problems related to genetics and heredity. Others have experiences some trauma that triggered a degree of double vision. People in careers where vision is crucial (surgeons, pilots, etc.) may be more apt to worry about their eyesight and more alert for problems such as double vision.

Some people with Lasix eye surgery may develop this fear before undergoing the procedure. Fear of side effects from surgery or other types of illnessness can be a potent trigger for Diplophobia.

Alcohol and drugs may also cause double vision. People with addictions may be more apt to struggle with Diplophobia, as their compulsions make it difficult to give up the causes of their eye problems.

Specific Causes Of Double Vision

Fatigue can be a cause of double vision. People who work long shifts or suffer from insomnia may find their vision blurring or doubling as their body registers the strain of staying awake for so long.

Alcohol, as mentioned above, is a primary trigger for double vision. Alcoholics may be afraid of vision problems because they drink and drive and fear arrest or death. Even those who drink heavily and don’t get behind the wheel can fear the disorder because it may impact their family life or career. Double vision is upsetting and confusing. Noone can enjoy life while suffering from it.

Is Double Vision A Red Flag?

Sometimes, double vision can be a red flag that something is very wrong. While it is mostly harmless and temporary, it can be a signal of a brain tumor, stroke, or aneurysm. These medical issues can be extremely serious and life-threatening. Someone who has a family medical history of any of these problems may develop a phobia about double vision because they see it as a portent of severe illness or death.

Double Vision In Popular Culture

Rock band Foreigner released their 2nd album, Double Vision, in 1978. Their slick pop/rock sound produced many number one hits, and the song “Double Vision” became very popular. In the chorus, singer Lou Gramm laments the effects of his wild lifestyle:

Fill my eyes with that double vision, no disguise for that double vision
Ooh, when it gets through to me, its always new to me
My double vision always seems to get the best of me – the best of me, yeah

There is also a film with the title, Double Vision. This Chinese movie featured the work of a crazed serial killer who implanted a strange, deadly black fungus in the brains of his victims.

Symptoms Of Diplophobia

People who fear double vision may suffer panic attacks when they feel it coming on. They may take pains to avoid alcohol, drugs, or fatigue, because they trigger the illness. They may feel a sense of doom when they experience the disorder, because they are afraid of serious health problems such as tumors or strokes. People with this phobia will feel nauseous and upset when they are faced with double vision.

Treatment Of Diplophobia

The best treatment for this phobia is medical care or psychotherapy. If there is some legitimate health concern that is triggering this disorder, proper screening by a doctor is vital. If the problem is psychological, it should be addressed by a trained professional who can get at the root of the phobia.

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