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Is there an eye disorder that causes a blind spot in the central vision area?

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Dr. Djamchid Lotfianswered

Neurology 60 years experience

Yes: Central scotoma can be caused by a number of conditions, multiple sclerosis, glaucoma, vascular events in the eye raised intracranial pressure etc.

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Dr. Benjamin Chunanswered

Ophthalmology 30 years experience

Yes: Macular degeneration, central serous chorioretinopathy, cystoid macular edema, diabetic macular edema, list goes on and on......

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