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What Causes Black Dots In The Vision?

Posted on Fri, 25 Sep 2015

Question: MY HUSBAND WAS MAKING A RUN TO THE BANK. WHEN HE WAS PARKING THE CAR HE TOLD ME HE SAW BLACK DOTS . HE THOUGHT THEY ON THE WIND SHIELD OR HIS GLASSES SO HE TOOK HIS GLASSES OFF, THAT''S WHEN HE SAW THEY WERE HIS EYES DOING THIS AND THEY DOTS WERE INCREASING. HE GOT OUT OF THE CAR AND BY THE TIME HE REACH THE BANK'S DOOR, ABOUT 20 STEPS THE DOTS HAD COMPLETELY DISAPPEARS. WHAT CAUSE THIS AND SHOULD HE BE CONCERNED ?

Answered by Dr. Dr.Albana Sejdini (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Nothing worrisome,monitor bp&sugar levels&control eyes

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

I understand your concern.

Usually, the black dots are not a problem especially during changes of light intensity.

However, taking into account the fact that your husband is a diabetic and on insulin, if I was his caring doctor would advise to :
- get further examination of the eyes to exclude retina problems that are common among diabetics
- monitor his blood pressure and sugar levels and record the results for further evaluation

It is common for diabetics to suffer hypoglycaemia or oscillations in blood pressure.

If nothing wrong will be noted, then it's nothing worrisome.

All the best!
Dr.Albana

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar