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Is peripheral vision loss symmetrical?

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Sometimes: Depends upon the cause: if due to inherited retinal disease it is usually symmetric. If due to glaucoma or retinal vascular disease it is assymmetrical and spotty. If due to CNS problems like stroke, it is symmetrical and sudden.

Dr Eitner and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 5/12/2019

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