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Optical Migraine Headaches
Diplopia is double vision caused by a defective function of the extraocular muscles or a disorder of the nerves that innervate (stimulate) the muscles.
A transient episode of diplopia is usually of no clinical significance, indicating only a brief relaxation of the fusion mechanism of the
Double vision is usually a symptom of
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