Question 1

cause of peripheral vision loss?

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No: If you are experiencing peripheral vision loss, you should be evaluated for glaucoma, optic nerve disease, or a possible mass or infiltrative lesion.

Question 2

peripheral vision loss due to ageing?

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No: Aging in and of itself never causes peripheral vision loss.  If you are experiencing peripheral vision loss, you should be evaluated for glaucoma, optic nerve disease, or a possible mass or infiltrative lesion.

Question 3

is peripheral vision loss symmetrical?

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Sometimes: Depends upon the cause:  if due to inherited retinal disease it is usually symmetric.  If due to glaucoma or retinal vascular disease it is assymmetrical and spotty.  If due to CNS problems like stroke, it is symmetrical and sudden.

Question 4

what exactly can cause peripheral vision loss?

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Many: The most common are strokes and glaucoma, but there are many others.  See an ophthalmologist for evaluation.

Question 5

can people with peripheral vision loss drive safely?

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Maybe: Peripheral vision loss may vary from undetectable to profound.  One of the best ways to determine the loss is to take a visual field test followed by a careful exam.  If the loss is in one eye then the possibility exists of an unrestricted license.  Your local dmv has details and may require a road test.  Your first visit should be with your ophthalmologist.

Question 6

are there people that drive ok with peripheral vision loss ?

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Yes, but: The patient needs to have a visual field test to determine how much field loss there is.  Sometimes, there is so much that they cannot drive legally.  Good luck.

Question 7

what is the definition or description of: peripheral vision loss?

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Peripheral vision: Loss of side vision when looking straight ahead.

Question 8

can you tell me about peripheral vision, however are vertical or horizontal prisms used for peripheral vision loss?

Accepted Answer

For motion detection: Central (macular) vision detects fine detail and colors.  Peripheral vision has poor resolution but is highly sensitive to motion - it is your warning sensor for possible threats out of the center.   Prisms affect both central and peripheral vision at the same time, so no prism will only change peripheral vision.  Prisms are used to compensate for doubling; not a peripheral issue.

Question 9

recently diagnosed. dr says i have some peripheral vision loss although i don't notice it. how fast will this vision loss progress?

Accepted Answer

Depends: It depends on the reason! if you have glaucoma, proper treatment will prevent further progression and you will maintain good vision.

Question 10

peripheral vision loss and dizzy?

Accepted Answer

Increase IC pressure: If you also have headaches, nausea and vomiting, your symptoms may indicate increased intracranial pressure caused by medication or a space-occupying lesion in your brain. Please see your doctor or a neurologist.

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