Editing Diplopia (section)

=== Temporary ===
Temporary binocular diplopia can be caused by [[alcohol intoxication]] or head injuries, such as [[concussion]] (if temporary double vision does not resolve quickly, one should see an [[optometrist]] or [[ophthalmologist]] immediately). It can also be a side effect of [[benzodiazepines]] or [[opioids]], particularly if used recreationally in larger doses, the [[antiepileptic]] drugs [[phenytoin]], [[zonisamide]] and [[lamotrigine]], as well as the [[hypnotic]] drug [[zolpidem]] and the [[dissociative]] drugs [[ketamine]] and [[Recreational use of dextromethorphan|dextromethorphan]]. Temporary diplopia can also be caused by tired or [[Eye strain|strained eye muscles]].<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Kaur K, Gurnani B, Nayak S, Deori N, Kaur S, Jethani J, Singh D, Agarkar S, Hussaindeen JR, Sukhija J, Mishra D | display-authors = 6 | title = Digital Eye Strain- A Comprehensive Review | journal = Ophthalmology and Therapy | volume = 11 | issue = 5 | pages = 1655–1680 | date = October 2022 | pmid = 35809192 | doi = 10.1007/s40123-022-00540-9 | pmc = 9434525 }}</ref> If diplopia appears with other symptoms such as fatigue and acute or chronic pain, the patient should see an ophthalmologist immediately.<ref>{{cite journal | vauthors = Davenport M, Condon B, Lamoureux C, Phipps Johnson JL, Chen J, Rippee MA, Zentz J | title = The University of Kansas Health System Outpatient Clinical Concussion Comprehensive Protocol: An Interdisciplinary Approach | journal = Health Services Insights | volume = 15 | pages = 11786329221114759 | date = Jan 2022 | pmid = 36034733 | doi = 10.1177/11786329221114759 | pmc = 9411741 }}</ref><ref name = "MedlinePlus">{{Cite encyclopedia |title=Cranial mononeuropathy VI | encyclopedia = MedlinePlus Medical Encyclopedia |url=https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000690.htm |access-date=2023-01-17 | publisher = U.S. National Library of Medicine |language=en}}</ref>