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Blind spot: Contents

Blind spot: Introduction

Blind spot: Loss of vision in a particular area. See free access online books about Blind spot below. See detailed information below for a list of 35 causes of Blind spot, including diseases and drug side effect causes.

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Causes of Blind spot:

The following medical conditions are some of the possible causes of Blind spot. There are likely to be other possible causes, so ask your doctor about your symptoms.

See full list of 35 causes of Blind spot

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Causes of Types of Blind spot:

Review the causes of these more specific types of Blind spot:

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Blind spot: Symptom Checker

Listed below are some combinations of symptoms associated with Blind spot, as listed in our database. Visit the Symptom Checker, to add and remove symptoms and research your condition.

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Causes of General Symptom Types

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Causes of Similar Symptoms to Blind spot

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Diagnostic Guides for Blind spot

Medical Books Excerpts Read excertps from published book sections related to Blind spot from the following published medical books for more detailed information about Blind spot. Free access (no registration): read all online diagnostic book sections about Blind spot

Medical Books Excerpts

Vision Loss

  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)

Vision Loss

  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Vision loss

  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)

Vision loss

  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)

Vision loss

  • "Alarming Signs and Symptoms: Lippincott Manual of Nursing Practice Series" (2007)

Vision loss

  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)

Vision loss

  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)

Copyright notice for book excerpts: Copyright © 2008 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Blind spot: Undiagnosed Conditions

Conditions that are commonly undiagnosed in related areas may include:

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Diagnostic tests for Blind spot:

Various tests are used in the diagnosis of Blind spot. Some of these are listed below :

  • Physical examination
    • Visual acuity - reflects the integrity of the central field.
    • Visual field testing - to detect either a contraction (a local or general reduction in the area of field) or a scotoma (an island of loss within the field). Use Confrontation testing, Perimetry testing and Central field testing. Mapping the visual field defect can help determine cause.
    • Examination of pupils
  • more tests...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Questions your doctor may ask (and why!)

During a consultation, your doctor will use various techniques in their assessment of Blind spot. Your doctor may ask several questions when assessing your condition. It is important to remember that your consultation is a two-way process and any extra information you can share with your doctor about your symptoms may help them with their diagnosis. Some of the questions your doctor may ask are listed below:

  • How long have you noticed the blind spot? - to determine if acute or chronic.
  • Is the blind spot transient or permanent? - If transient suspect migraine, transient ischemic attacks and retrobulbar neuritis.
  • Is the problem with the blind spot stable or progressive?
  • Is the blind spot unilateral or bilateral?- can help determine where the pathology
  • Where in the line of sight do you notice the blind spot? - e.g. central blind spot suggests macular disease or optic neuritis; glaucoma and retinitis pigmentosa can cause peripheral visual loss.
  • more questions...»

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Diagnosis Checklist: Associated symptoms your doctor may ask about (and why!)

Sometimes, other symptoms may be present and may help your doctor analyse your condition. The symptoms your doctor may ask about (in association with Blind spot) may include:

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Home Diagnostic Testing and Blind spot

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Stories from Users for Blind spot

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Definitions of Blind spot:

Blind spot: (1) SYN: physiologic scotoma. (2) SYN: mental scotoma. (3) SYN: optic disc.
Source: Stedman's Medical Spellchecker, © 2006 Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. All rights reserved.

Organs affected by Blind spot:

The list of organs typically affected by Blind spot may include, but is not limited to:

Detailed list of causes of Blind spot

The list below shows some of the causes of Blind spot mentioned in various sources:

See full list of 35 causes of Blind spot

How Common are these Causes of Blind spot?

This information refers to the general prevalence and incidence of these diseases, not to how likely they are to be the actual cause of Blind spot. Of the 35 causes of Blind spot that we have listed, we have the following prevalence/incidence information:

  • 3 causes are "very common" diseases
  • 2 causes are "common" diseases
  • 1 causes are "uncommon" diseases
  • 0 causes are "rare" diseases
  • 5 causes are "very rare" diseases
  • 27 causes have no prevalence information.

See the analysis of the prevalence of 35 causes of Blind spot

Conditions listing symptoms: Blind spot:

The following list of conditions have 'Blind spot' or similar listed as a symptom in our database. This computer-generated list may be inaccurate or incomplete. Always seek prompt professional medical advice about the cause of any symptom.

A

  • Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment ... floaters
  • Age-related macular degeneration ... blind spot
  • Autoimmune uveitis ... Floaters

    C

  • Cytomegalovirus retinitis ... floaters

    D

  • Diabetic Retinopathy ... floaters

    E

  • Eye cancer ... An increased size of blind spot in ones vision
  • Eye melanoma ... Floaters

    O

  • Ocular histoplasmosis syndrome ... blind spot
  • Orbit Tumour ... blind spots

    P

  • Posterior vitreous detachment ... floaters

    R

  • Retinal detachment ... floaters
  • Retinopathy ... floaters

    U

  • Uveitis ... Floaters

    V

  • Vitreous detachment ... floaters

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    • Causes of Blind spot Based on Risk Factors

    This information shows analysis of the list of causes of Blind spot based on whether certain risk factors apply to the patient:

  • Diabetes - history of diabetes or family history of diabetes?

    Doctors and specialists: Who should I consult about Blind spot?

    Depending on the seriousness of the onset of Blind spot, you may want to consult one of the following medical professionals.

    Important:In extreme cases, always seek advice from emergency services :

    Classifications of Blind spot:

    Subtypes of Blind spot:

    Floaters (10 causes), Eye floaters, Eyeball spots, Cotton wool spots

    Medical Conditions associated with Blind spot:

    Vision changes (1866 causes), Vision distortion (1561 causes), Vision loss (487 causes), Blindness (219 causes), Visual problems (1863 causes), Impaired vision (1193 causes)

    Symptoms related to Blind spot:

    Blindness (219 causes), Peripheral vision loss (10 causes), Floaters (10 causes), Flashes (13 causes), Blurred vision (712 causes), Double vision (111 causes), Vision changes (1866 causes), Eye symptoms (3948 causes), Eye pain (360 causes), Photoreceptors, Field of vision, Retina, Multiple sclerosis toxic substances such as methyl alcohol, Ethambutol and quinine, Nutritional deficiencies

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    Medical News summaries about Blind spot

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    News Archives for Blind spot

    Medical news articles related to Blind spot include:

    Source: HealthDay News

    Evidence Based Medicine Research for Blind spot

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