Symptoms to notice
People may report double vision, words moving, losing place, headaches after reading, closing one eye, poor depth judgement or difficulty sustaining near work.
Ashfield NSW local optometrist
Double Vision and Eye Teaming Guide
Double vision, losing place when reading, closing one eye, headaches or poor tracking can relate to eye teaming, focusing, prescription or health causes. New double vision should be checked promptly.
Double vision and eye teaming guide at iFocus Optometrists
Learn why double vision, tracking issues or eye teaming symptoms should be assessed, especially if new or sudden.
- New double vision is important
- Reading and tracking symptoms
- Children and adults can be affected
- Prescription and eye health checks
Reviewed by: Dr Shirley Wang, B.Optom UNSW
Qualifications: Bachelor of Optometry, University of New South Wales
Languages: English, Mandarin Chinese, Cantonese Chinese
Last medically reviewed: June 2026
When it is urgent
New, sudden or constant double vision should be checked promptly, especially with headache, dizziness, weakness, eye pain or other neurological symptoms.
What an optometrist can check
An eye check can assess vision, prescription, focusing, eye alignment, eye movements and eye health, then refer where needed.
Common questions
Is new double vision urgent?
New or sudden double vision should be checked promptly, especially if it is constant or occurs with other symptoms.
Can children have eye teaming issues?
Children can have symptoms such as headaches, losing place, closing one eye or avoiding reading, which should be assessed.
Does iFocus assess children's vision?
Yes. Children's vision checks and myopia-control discussions are a key focus at iFocus Optometrists Ashfield.