Monocular diplopia means having double vision in one eye, and orthoptic training is the term used for describing a variety of eye exercises aimed at improving your visual functioning and health, according to Harrison's Place. Exercises provide a natural eye therapy that helps retrain malfunctioning visual pathways to the brain, according the University of Michigan. Consult with your doctor before starting any new visual exercises.
Downward Gazing
Exercise for monocular diplopia can improve your visual concentration levels and your eye health. Sit upright in a firm chair with your feet firmly on the floor, according to Schroff Hospital. Move your eyes so both focus on the tip of your nose. Do not blink and hold the gaze for 20 seconds. Close your eyes and return them to the original position. Relax 10 seconds and repeat this exercise 15 times. As your comfort level increases, increase your gaze time.
Shoulder Lookouts
Strengthening your eye muscles can improve visual concentration and need to be included in any monocular diplopia exercise program. Sit upright in a firm chair, feet firmly planted on the floor. Slowly turn both eyes to look at your right shoulder without moving your head or neck, according to Shroff Hospital. Hold the gaze 20 seconds. Return your eyes to the original position. Relax 15 seconds and repeat this exercise five times. Do the exercise again looking to your left.
Object Focusing
Exercise for monocular diplopia can relax your eyes and strengthen muscles at the same time, according to Eyerobics. While either sitting upright in a firm chair or standing with your feet shoulder-width apart, find both a distant and close-by object in your surroundings. Focus your eyes on the distant object for 30 seconds while blinking rapidly, according to Shroff Hospital. Shift your eyes to focus on a nearby object and hold this focus for 15 seconds while blinking rapidly. Return your eyes to the original position. Relax 30 seconds and repeat this exercise 10 times.
Warming
Keeping your eye muscles relaxed plays an important role in your eye health. Relaxation exercises need to be included in your eye workout program to help your monocular diplopia. Do this relaxation exercise while either lying on your back on a comfortable surface or sitting upright in a firm chair. Vigorously rub your palms together until you generate warmth, according to Shroff Hospital. Close your eyes and place your palms onto your eye area. Totally cover your eyes with your hands. Hold this position until the warmth subsides. Breathe normally. Remove your hands and relax for 20 seconds. Repeat this exercise throughout the day whenever you feel eyestrain.
Imagination
Imagination can be used as an eye muscle relaxing exercise for monocular diplopia. Focus your mind on your imaginary "third eye," the area between your eyebrows, according to Shroff Hospital. Gently close your eyes and continue focusing on this area for 30 seconds. Breathe normally. Open your eyes and relax. Repeat this exercise five times.
