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I had perfect vision till i got heating fuel in eye.i have been pretty much blind since.docs say focal maculopathy.so how come no symptoms til fuel?

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Probably coincidence: It is most probably coincidence that you saw the ophthalmologist after you got heating oil in eye and got diagnosed with focal maculopathy.

Answered 3/22/2013

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Dr. Keshav Narain answered

Specializes in Retinal Surgery

Doesn't add up: You are right. A focal maculopathy of the retina is not caused by chemical such as heating oil exposure.

Answered 4/3/2013

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