First things first, diplopia usually is seen when both eyes are open, and as a rule on closing one eye the diplopia disappears.
Does your father have any systemic condition like
diabetes, hypertension (BP)or
thyroid disease... These may sometimes be associated with transient double vision.
You should reach out to your local doctor and do as he/she advises..
Without reports and without examination it is not possible to come to a diagnosis and advise treatment.
Next Steps
The set of investigations needed may depend on the cause, so in general I would suggest you to go to your doctor and discuss
Health Tips
To avoid double vision in your day to day routine you can close one eye (the one which has poor vision or poor range of movement). closure can be done with an eyepad.