Get Virtual Care
For Businesses
About Us
A member asked:
Does having white spots in your vision mean some sort of rods and cones problem?
4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
See Eye MD now.: Could represent no problem at all, or could be something serious. See you eye md.
Answered 12/9/2013
5.7k views
Thank
Usually not: Most spots and dots in the vision are from a posterior vitreous detachment (pvd). If your spots are new, you should see an eye doctor to rule out other problems such as retinal tears or detachments!
Answered 7/6/2012
5.7k views
Thank
Related Questions
A member asked:
What does it mean when you see white spots in your vision?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Spots of light and streaks in vision. What does this mean?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
A member asked:
Dark shadow like spot under vision? Is that a serious problem?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
What does it mean when I have little spots floating around in my vision?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
A member asked:
Sort of having double vision .. Only in spots if you know what I mean . Saw double lines on highway and trouble seeing straight.. What could it be?
A doctor has provided 1 answer
People also searched for:
Blind spots, vision problems, hypochondriac, what to do?
Could inner ear problems such as fluid not draining properly cause colored spots and heat wave effects in vision and make me feel off balance?
Can vision problems such as blind spots be a symptom of breast cancer?
Dizzy, head aches, spots in vision, concentration problems , fatigue, weakness in legs?
What does it mean when your visions gets blurry see lines and spots ?
Didn't find what you're looking for?
90,000 U.S. doctors in 147 specialties are here to answer your questions or offer you advice, prescriptions, and more.
Ask your questionMore of what we treat
Content on HealthTap (including answers) should not be used for medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment, and interactions on HealthTap do not create a doctor-patient relationship. Never disregard or delay professional medical advice in person because of anything on HealthTap. Call your doctor or 911 if you think you may have a medical emergency.
HIPAASecure
SOC 2 Type 2Certified
JCAHOAccredited
Download HealthTap
Video visit and message your doctor
