Seeing Double: Clinical Approach to Diplopia in Primary Care
Tuesday, May 20, 2025
3:30 PM – 4:30 PM
CE: 1.00 AAPA Category 1 CME
This session will provide an in-depth exploration of diplopia, focusing on its physiology, pathophysiology, and the clinical approaches to diagnosis and management. Attendees will learn to differentiate between monocular and binocular diplopia, identify common and urgent causes, and develop a differential diagnosis based on clinical findings. The talk will also highlight the importance of interdisciplinary care, discussing the roles of primary care physicians, neurologists, ophthalmologists, and other specialists in managing patients with diplopia.
Learning Objectives:
At the conclusion of this session, participants should be able to:
Discuss the basic physiology and pathophysiology of diplopia
Recognize common and life-threatening causes of diplopia
Formulate a differential diagnoses for diplopia based on clinical and diagnostic findings
Recognize the role of interdisciplinary care in managing diplopia
