Question 1

why can cause hallucinations in my peripheral vision?

Accepted Answer

Positive visual: Sometimes people with migraine headaches or occipital partial onset seizures have a visual sensation of lights or distortions in the peripheral vision.  Key questions are whether a headache follows them and whether they are the same symptoms every time.

Question 2

passed out briefly w/ auditory hallucination, blurry peripheral vision foggy mind for past week, bloodwork ok but carbon dioxide level 19. causes?

Accepted Answer

Unknown: We are much better at answering what DID NOT cause such an event than what did.

Follow your doctor's recommendations regarding referrals for such things as cardiology and neurology referral. If your doctor is saying that these aren't indicated, I'd ask him/her what the diagnosis is to explain this event.

Question 3

i've started seeing things move in my peripheral vision. not floaters, looks more like an insect or small animal. what could be causing this?

Accepted Answer

Vitreous changes: Vitreous changes most likely (if cannot see something in mirror moving if look at eye in mirror or feel it). Very rarely a nematode can be found moving in vitreous so get exam with eyeMD

Question 4

what causes my peripheral vision to be "shaky"?

Accepted Answer

Possibly Migraine: This is a somewhat unusual symptom, but sounds like it could possibly be from ocular migraine. No headache or pain is required for that diagnosis. You should have a thorough exam by an ophthalmologist, probably including a visual field exam, to help determine the cause and to rule out certain neurological causes. Depending on the testing results, neuroimaging with a ct scan or MRI may be required.

Question 5

what does a black blotch in peripheral vision mean?

Accepted Answer

Missing vision: A black "blotch" would indicate an area of abnormal peripheral vision.

Question 6

how does central vision differ from peripheral vision?

Accepted Answer

Different functions: Central vision is designed for fine detail, depth and color perception. Peripheral vision is designed for motion detection.

Question 7

why are contacts lenses' peripheral vision blurry for me?

Accepted Answer

Mult reasons: Either: 1. They don't cover your eyes completely, or. 2. The refraction isn't completely around the edge (doubt).

Question 8

are there glasses for programmers to block peripheral vision?

Accepted Answer

Maybe so: Computer programmers have needs that are different from other computer users.  Age and need for glasses also play important roles.  The stronger the prescription need, the more peripheral distortion exists.  There are several glasses that come either with "blinders" or wrap-around lenses.  Your optometrist or optician can likely build or modify a pair of glasses to accomplish your goal.

Question 9

what does it mean if you have flashes of light in your peripheral vision?

Accepted Answer

Peripheral vision: Auras are visual manifestations of neurological symptoms. Flashing lights are one type of aura people report seeing, and these auras often appear in either eye. Migraines are a common cause of visual disturbances, such as flashing lights, but these uncomfortable visual symptoms can be the result of other physiological conditions as well. Anxiety, retinal disease, htn, and seizures may be an issue.

Question 10

what does it mean when there is a bright light in your peripheral vision?

Accepted Answer

Flashes: A bright light in your peripheral field can signify traction (pulling) on the mid-peripheral or peripheral retina. These can be warning signs of an impending or evolving retinal tear/break. Symptoms such as these are best evaluated with a dilated retinal exam. Please see your provider for evaluation.

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I've started seeing things move in my peripheral vision. not floaters, looks more like an insect or small animal. what could be causing this?

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What causes my peripheral vision to be "shaky"?

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