Question 1

glaucoma in 1 eye. 30% nerve damage w/"normal" field of vision test reading. how much peripheral would be lost before it affects driving?

Accepted Answer

Depends: On the location of the loss and how close it is to the center of fixation.   Variable effects on driving.

Question 2

visual field test result normal - 3/14 fixation error. some peripheral vision loss not in field of vision. why does test result say normal?

Accepted Answer

It is: The fixation losses are related to the reliability of the test.  Some peripheral shading is within normal limits on the test.

Question 3

why do they do that test for your field of vision?

Accepted Answer

Many reasons: Field of vision tests are designed to check for abnormalities in your vision that may not be noticeable otherwise.  Certain diseases have a particular pattern of field loss (ie glaucoma) and can help with diagnosis.

Question 4

field of vision. what does it mean?

Accepted Answer

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 5

why does my field of vision have flashes stars?

Accepted Answer

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 6

what are the binocular boundaries of the field of vision, in degrees, from the point of fixation?

Accepted Answer

Approximately  130: The field of vision on either side is about 130 degress from fixation which means that you can actually see something moving from just behind the plane of your ears.  Pretty terrific.

Question 7

are there remedies to floaters in my field of vision?

Accepted Answer

Yes: Surgery can be done to remove floaters...But be careful. Do not have surgery unless you are constantly bothered by your floaters.

Question 8

what is the average field of vision for eye?

Accepted Answer

Field of vision: The approximate field of view of a human eye is 95° to the side, 75° down, 60° inwards, 60° above.

Question 9

what could cause black dots in field of vision?

Accepted Answer

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 10

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

Accepted Answer

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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