Scotoma

[Mojorisin]

Hi all,I noticed a small blind spot in my peripheral vision close to my central vision in my left eye a year ago.i went to the hospital and they found a haeomarage but said it will go away on its own,now months later I have three scotoma in said eye and am too afraid to see the dr again.its disrupting my reading and work,has anyone else had this

[Jogie]

I have scotomas in both eyes. Mine are due to long-term Central Serous Retinopathy but there are other conditions which cause this. Please do not be scared about seeing your doctor and ask for a referral to the ophthalmologist at your local hospital. They won't do anything without your consent so there is nothing to be scared of. You may be missing out on treatment which could prevent your condition worsening. I've had all sorts of treatments on my eyes over the last few years and I have never felt any pain at all.

Good luck x

[Rosalyn-helpline Partner]

Hello Mojorisin,

Who has identified the three scotoma in your eye, was it an ophthalmologist at the eye clinic and if so, did they offer any diagnosis and what have they advised as the next step?

Kind regards,

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