Question 1

what is a visual fields test?

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Visual field test: Visual field test is used to assess your field of vision aka peripheral vision. This can be affected by glaucoma so we monitor your visual field as another means to assess treatment measures. Of course, there are other reasons for loss of visual field such as droopy eyelid (ptosis). Check out http://www.medicinenet.com/visual_field_test/article.htm &amp;  http://goo.gl/nuWt2G for more info.

Question 2

whats the effect of magnetic field?

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Need more info: What's the effect of a magnetic field on what? Is is from an mri, a medical device, a homemade device, the earth's magnetic field, a refrigerator magnet?  A static magnetic field is generally harmless.  A dynamic magnetic field can depolarize neurons depending on the strength of the field and where it is applied.

Question 3

field of vision. what does it mean?

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Peripheral vision: When someone refers to "field of vision" they are usually referring to your visual field, or the entire scope of what you see in your vision, most notably your peripheral vision. This phrase is also often used to refer to a visual field test which tests your extent to see in your peripheral vision. This is a test routinely used in the evaluation and treatment of glaucoma.

Question 4

can a field vision test rule out ms?

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No, not diagnostic: Loss of visual fields can be caused by any condition affecting brain or visual tracts, and it is a test pure and simple of function, not causation.

Question 5

are theere different fields of anesthesiology?

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Yes: Pain management
critical care medicine
palliative care
cardiac anesthesia
pediatric anesthesia
neuroanesthesia
obstetric anesthesia.

Question 6

why does my field of vision have flashes stars?

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Exam time: Seeing flashes of light or stars can be associated with eye problems (pvd, retinal tear, etc) or high blood pressure. In pregnancy it can be associated with preeclampsia also. Most doctors want to be called or have a patient seen quickly if such symptoms. A physical and eye exam plus evaluation of blood pressure and tests can help determine what's occurring.

Question 7

what could cause black dots in field of vision?

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Get checked: You need to get a dilated exam right away with an ophthalmologist or retina specialist to rule out a potentially serious problem like a retinal tear or detachment.

Question 8

in the field of medicine, what is informed consent?

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Risks benefits: and alternatives of proposed treatment are discussed

Question 9

can you tell me what blue field entoptic phenomenon is?

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You see blood cells: The blue field entoptic phenomenon occurs when one looks at a uniform blue background.  Near the central vision, one sees light dots wiz around and by, in each eye it looks different.  These white/transparent dots are white blood cells seen as they pass through the capillaries (small blood vessels) of the retina near the fovea (spot for central vision).   Not very none can see this phenomenon.

Question 10

two little black dots in my field of vision that float?

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Floaters: It sounds as if you have had a posterior vitreous detachment.  This is a situation where the vitreous(jelly) of the eye detaches (not a retinal detachment), it then "crumples" up leaving dots, spots, strands of blurry vitreous; i.e. The "floater".  You should have an exam to ensure the incident did not tear the retina, which could lead to a retinal detachment.  Wait one year then consider surgery.

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