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I have bilateral peripheral vision loss. mri showed no evidence of a pituitary or other tumor. what else could cause the vision loss? im 67, female.

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Dr. Andrew Dahl answered

Multiple diseases: Glaucoma is the most common cause of peripheral vision loss. Other causes include retinal diseases and disorders of the optic nerve. You need to see an ophthalmologist.

Answered 2/28/2018

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A member asked:

I have bilateral peripheral vision loss. mri showed no evidence of a pituitary or other tumor. what else could cause the vision loss? im 67, female.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Andrew Dahl answered

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