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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.
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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.
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Blind spots or blind areas in vision
Possible Causes
Generally, Blind spots in vision can be related to:
An eye condition that causes a "hole in the center" when looking at things. It is caused by damage to the central retina (sensing layer of the eye). Causes include aging, smoking, and genetics.
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.
Pathologic Myopia
Pathologic myopia is a type of farsightedness that causes the eyeball to elongate, resulting in high myopic refractive power. It is accompanied by degenerative changes in the eye and may lead to vision loss.
Neuromyelitis Optica (NMO)
Related serious diseases
Sometimes, Blind spots in vision may be related to these serious diseases:
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)
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References
Variations of the Normal Blind Spot with Special Reference to the Formation of a Diagnostic Scale
https://www.ajo.com/article/s0002-9394(31)90231-6/fulltext#articleInformation
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.
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