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Blind spots in vision
Loss of visual field
Spots where vision is blocked or disturbed
Need bright light to see well
Constantly bumping into things
Tunnel vision
Blurred vision
Peripheral vision loss
Wavy shimmering lines in vision
Temporary loss of vision and dizziness
Temporary loss of vision in one eye
Difficulty seeing certain colors
About the Symptom
Blind spots or blind areas in vision can be in one or both eyes and can be as small as a dot. There is one normal blind spots in our vision but any blind spots should be assessed by a doctor.
When to See a Doctor
Seek professional care if you experience any of the following symptoms
- Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Possible Causes
Generally, Blind spots in vision can be related to:
- Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)
Neuromyelitis optica (NMO) is a rare condition in which the immune system damages the spinal cord and the optic nerves.
- Branch Retinal Vein Occlusion
The retina is a thin layer of tissue lining the back of the eyes, responsible for converting light signals into images in the brain. The retina has one main artery that supplies it with blood and a vein that carries blood away. When branches of the retinal vein become blocked, it's called branch retinal vein occlusion (BRVO). The obstruction may cause bleeding and fluid leakage into the retina, resulting in blurry vision, floaters and vision loss that may be permanent if not corrected immediately.
- Central Retinal Vein Occlusion
The retina is a thin tissue layer lining the back of the eyes. It turns light signals received by the eyes into images in the brain. Central retinal vein occlusion happens when the main vein draining blood from the retina is blocked (usually by blood clots), which can cause the blocked vein to leak blood or fluid into the retina.
- Age-Related Macular Degeneration
- Pathologic Myopia
- MELAS Syndrome
- Vogt-Koyanagi-Harada Disease
Related Serious Diseases
Sometimes, Blind spots in vision may be related to these serious diseases:
- Optic Neuritis (Optic Neuromyelitis, Ischemic Optic Neuropathy)
Optic neuritis happens when the optic nerve, which sends messages from your eye to your brain, becomes inflamed. This can affect eye movement and vision. Inflammation of the optic nerve can be caused by infections or immune system disorders like multiple sclerosis and lupus.
Posterior Reversible Encephalopathy Syndrome (PRES)
- Central Retinal Artery Occlusion
Doctor's Diagnostic Questions
Your doctor may ask these questions to check for this symptom:
- Have you experienced partial loss of vision?
- When did you first notice the partial loss of vision?
- How often do you experience a partial loss of vision?
- Which of the following best describes how your partial loss of vision appeared?
- How is your partial loss of vision now?
Reviewed By:
Ami Shah Vira, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Shah Vira grew up in Arizona. She moved to Chicago to complete a combined engineering and medical program at the Illinois Institute of Technology (IIT) and Chicago Medical School. She completed a highly competitive two year dual fellowship in Neuro-ophthalmology and Oculoplastic at the highly regarded Ohio State University in Columbus, Ohio. Dr. Shah Vira specializes in surgical correction of the eyelids and eyebrows, eyelid malposition and tumors, excessive tearing, and conditions involving the orbit.
Masashi Mimura, MD (Ophthalmology)
Dr. Mimura Graduated from the Osaka Medical College and obtained his ophthalmologist certification in 2007. He opened an outpatient clinic for oculoplastic and reconstructive surgery at Osaka Kaijo Hospital. Subsequently, he was appointed as the assistant professor at the Department of Ophthalmology, Osaka Medical College, in 2014. He then served an international fellowship at the Department of Ophthalmology/Oculoplastic and Reconstructive Surgery, California State University, San Diego. Since then, he has been appointed as Lecturer in the Departments of Ophthalmology at Osaka Medical College and Toho University Medical Center Sakura Hospital. Dr. Mimura is currently the Director of Oculofacial Clinic Osaka, where he specializes in Oculofacial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery.
Content updated on Feb 6, 2025
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What Do Blind Spots in Vision Look Like?
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Blind spots in your vision look like small gaps or holes where you cannot see anything.
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