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What Does A Black Dot On The Retina Indicate?

I see a very small black dot in one eye. This eye has been progressively getting worse in vision. I can see but it s very blurry until I hold something close to my face. When I talk to anyone, the eye seems to want to drift, like it s a lazy eye. I wear readers but this little black dot has me more concerned. Could this be cataracts? My other eye is practically 20/20.
Tue, 7 Mar 2017
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Hello,

Welcome to Healthcare Magic.

I have read your question fully and understand your concerns.

I feel the black dot that you re describing is a scotoma – a partial loss of vision. Scotomas occur due to any nerve problems, clot in the blood vessels supplying the eye, due to increasing age etc. I would advise you to see an ophthalmologist for a thorough assessment as soon as possible.

I hope this answer has helped you.

Thank you

Regards
Dr Sunita Sayammagaru
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What Does A Black Dot On The Retina Indicate?

Hello, Welcome to Healthcare Magic. I have read your question fully and understand your concerns. I feel the black dot that you re describing is a scotoma – a partial loss of vision. Scotomas occur due to any nerve problems, clot in the blood vessels supplying the eye, due to increasing age etc. I would advise you to see an ophthalmologist for a thorough assessment as soon as possible. I hope this answer has helped you. Thank you Regards Dr Sunita Sayammagaru