Question 1

started getting eye flashes in peripheral vision although i had an eye check up last month. could worsening anxiety be the cause or schedule appt.?

Accepted Answer

Go back to eye MD: Eye flashes in peripheral vision should always be checked out first. Retinal 
detachment can happen with no warning  even if its the day after your last eye check up.  That is an emergency. 

However, high stress/ anxiety is a good setting for ocular migraines, which are usually harmless but frightening. They may or may not be associated with a headache.

Question 2

is peripheral vision supposed to be blurry?

Accepted Answer

Define "blurry": The peripheral retina has fewer receptor cells per unit of space than the main focal point of the eye. Just like your television, the more pixels per image the clearer. You will never see things as sharply with peripheral vision as with the focal point. That said, you could have an eye issue that distorts your peripheral vision. If it is only seen in one eye it is probably abnormal.

Question 3

what are some ways to have better peripheral vision?

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See eye MD: If you feel your peripheral vision is not perfect, see an ophthalmologist for an evaluation.

Question 4

what are the causes of temporary loss peripheral vision?

Accepted Answer

May be serious: Temporary vision loss in the periphery is usually due to migraines or occasionally low blood pressure.  Regardless, any type of vision loss should be investigated.  Things which are concerning but persist include retinal detachments, retinal vascular disease and glaucoma.

Question 5

what is the definition or description of: peripheral vision?

Accepted Answer

Not central.: Peripheral vision refers to any vision one has that is not central. Peripheral vision is usually measured in degrees from your central vision. Different conditions can cause loss of peripheral like glaucoma, strokes, a brain mass etc.

Question 6

i'm wondering are vertical or horizontal prisms used for peripheral vision?

Accepted Answer

No: Prisms are used to shift the overall visual image to correct doubling of vision when the eyes are out of alignment.  They cannot give improved peripheral vision.

Question 7

is there a way to improve our peripheral vision? and i'd like a list of how to improve it.

Accepted Answer

Not yet: Peripheral vision comes from the retina, the layer of light sensitive cells that line the back of our eyes. Mainly the light sensitive rod cells populate the peripheral retina that make up side vision.  You are born with all the retina you're going to get.  You can't make more.  No drugs or supplements markedly improve their function.  Bilberry supplements can marginally improve night vision.

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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.

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