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Can low iron cause you to see black spots in your vision? my hemoglobin is 10 and for months now i've seen a black dot that comes and goes

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Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

What you are: "seeing" are called "floaters" and are NOT related to your anemia (low iron) Hope this is helpful! Dr Z

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Answered 11/28/2017

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A member asked:

Can low iron cause you to see black spots in your vision? my hemoglobin is 10 and for months now i've seen a black dot that comes and goes

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Richard Zimon answered

Dr Chuu agreed

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