double vision

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Recent Examples of double vision Then Abbey started having some vision issues, for example, double vision after reading a lot. — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 1 Feb. 2026 Artmaking as physical therapy to heal her double vision and restore fine motor skills. — Chadd Scott, Forbes.com, 28 Jan. 2026 There’s a feeling of double vision around Stella. — Christopher Tayler, Harpers Magazine, 27 Jan. 2026 Symptoms can include abdominal pain or discomfort, blurred or double vision, dilated pupils, dizziness, drooping eyelid, dry or sore throat, facial muscle paralysis, nausea or vomiting, swollen belly, and trouble swallowing and speaking. — Michele Laufik, Martha Stewart, 20 Jan. 2026 See All Example Sentences for double vision
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  1. vision
  2. sight
  3. eyesight
  4. astigmatism
  5. strabismus
  6. eye
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  • For families While Hôtel Royal’s opulence certainly doesn’t lean into the traditional vision of a family-friendly hotel, their thoughtful amenities sure do.
    — Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 11 Aug. 2026
  • The Skoll Foundation's vision is to live in a sustainable world of peace and prosperity for all.
    — Big Think, Big Think, 11 Aug. 2026
Definition of vision
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  • Another key sight is watching the edge of Earth’s shadow gradually move across the lunar surface.
    — Jamie Carter, Forbes.com, 13 Aug. 2026
  • In Ripon, residents say feral cats are a common sight, including around Mavis Stouffer Park, where people have been leaving bowls of food for them.
    — Carmela Karcher, CBS News, 13 Aug. 2026
Definition of sight
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  • Having heavy vehicles frequently drive over your driveway can wear down the material and erode the surface, leaving behind a less-than-pleasing eyesight.
    — Ashlyn Needham, Southern Living, 5 Aug. 2026
  • While many species navigate by emitting high-frequency sounds and listening for the echoes, some fruit bats rely primarily on their eyesight and sense of smell to find food.
    — Tiffany Acosta, AZCentral.com, 24 July 2026
Definition of eyesight
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  • Keratoconus often causes high degrees of irregular astigmatism, which is an imperfection in the curvature of the cornea that leads to blurry vision.
    — Neelam Patadia, The Conversation, 27 May 2026
  • Benjamin Franklin would invent bifocals in 1874, Thomas Young would spot the uneven curvature of the cornea (astigmatism) in 1801, and steel wire would be developed in metal frames after 1837.
    — Daniel Fusch, Ascend Agency, 11 Nov. 2025
Definition of astigmatism
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  • The teen now hopes that EYEVA could one day help those with strabismus on a large scale, and perhaps prevent many from needing invasive corrective surgery.
    — Toria Sheffield, PEOPLE, 26 Apr. 2026
  • Barrel Cards The barrel card exercise can help improve symptoms of strabismus (crossed eyes).
    — Laura Schober, Health, 12 Feb. 2025
Definition of strabismus
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  • Meantime, in south suburban Harvey, police are adding more eyes in the sky with Flock safety drones, license plate readers, and a network of cameras tied to the department's real-time crime center.
    — Charlie De Mar, CBS News, 14 Aug. 2026
  • The second pitch Dodgers closer Edwin Díaz threw on Thursday night sailed above the strike zone, at about eye-height on Brewers hitter William Contreras.
    — Assistant Sports Editor, Los Angeles Times, 14 Aug. 2026
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