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What Causes Visual Field Disturbances?
When my eyes are closed, I see a vivid, bright white circular object in the lower inside corner of my left eye. It was that way when I woke up this morning and is not going away. It is not getting larger or smaller. With my eyes open, I can see the shape but it is a translucent shadow color. Although I don't feel pain, I do feel some kind of light pressure. What could this be? Do I need to see a doctor immediately? I am a 54-year-old white female.
Mon, 2 Jun 2014
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It seems from the history that you are having a shadow like appearance moving in the visual field.
This can be a floater or flashes of light.
This requires examination by a ophthalmologist by performing indirect ophthalmoscopy and treatment if required.
The common causes to be ruled out are vitreous degenerations and retinal tears.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
It seems from the history that you are having a shadow like appearance moving in the visual field.
This can be a floater or flashes of light.
This requires examination by a ophthalmologist by performing indirect ophthalmoscopy and treatment if required.
The common causes to be ruled out are vitreous degenerations and retinal tears.
Hence I advice you to consult your doctor for examination and treatment accordingly.
Thank you
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