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Only during night time when light off using mobile phone long time I m experiencing shadow in vision in any one eyes ...after getting a break and it's becoming normal vision

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It is not advisable to read with lights off and only screen on. Please use a room light always whether you are using TV, computer or mobile phone. ... Read More

I have light shadow in my left eye's vision. Though it does not affect my vision but I can constantly feel its presence. Got MRI, retinal and normal eye checkup done, doctors could not find anything. What this can be and what other tests I should go for? Any suggestions would be appreciated.

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Hello You can get visual field examination ( perimetry) test done ... Read More

I am having a weird shadow in my vision. It is not hindering or creating any vision issues but i can feel its presence. I read about floaters in vision online but the shadow doesn't seem to move. Is this serious?

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Hello If those shadows are not moving then this could be due to some retinal disease I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done ... Read More

Dark shadow on face ,becoming more dark on face from last 6 month pls advise skin specialist Dark shadow is skatterd on face

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There can be several causes why your skin would turn dark or you may get pigmentation. Sun tan, overweight, pigmentation disorders like acanthosis nigricans or melasma, nutritional deficiency etc are ... Read More

I see a shadow below my centre of vision in my left eye which dissappears on blinking. I also have floaters and flashes i have gone through a retinal check up 2 weeks ago. Is it any issue of retinal tears ?

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Hello If that shadow disappear on blinking then this is not due to retinal tear ... Read More

I had a LASIK surgery in 2014 after 5 years my eyesight changed and I got -0.5 number in both eyes(after surgery it was perfect) Now I have an issue-sometimes the vision is blurry/ black shadows like earthworms appear floating wherever I see they keep on moving with movement of eyes . Kindly suggest.

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Shadows coming in front of eyes are basically floaters Which are common in those people who had high glasses numbers before LASIK It is important to get detailed Retina Evaluation done every year af ... Read More

Dear doctor Eye flashes in peripheral vision on and off since many months.. mostly left eye.. please suggest solution Thank you

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Most cases they are harmless. However, a detailed examination is required. Kindly visit an ophthalmologist ... Read More

In my right eye, I lost sight in my peripheral vision for about 35-40 mins. All I could see was (waves)can't even describe it properly. This is the second time it has happened. I checked my sugar (fasting)-- 94. Please tell me why and how this happened.

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Hi, Please consult local ophthalmologist for complete eye examination. ... Read More

Suddenly lost peripheral vision and had sharp pain in a fingertip. Fingertip became very warm too. This has happened once before, I regained my vision and the pain disappeared on its own too

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Hello It is very difficult to comment without examining you I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done ... Read More

The peripheral vision in my left eye has been blurring or becoming distorted. It isn't constant, but sometimes I notice it warping mildly and revert. It's almost the same visual sensation that occurs as if I've just rubbed my eyes. I also find that I only get headaches on the left side of my head. My vision also fades when I stand and I can hear m

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Hello These are not related symptoms Blurred vision could be due to refractive error I would recommend you to consult local ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done Regards ... Read More

I am 38yr old male & my both eyes have RD history (2 years back) & since then doctor has advised me to use pressure control eyes drops which I am using in both the eyes. Then I developed cataract in both eyes & I got my both eyes operated this year in January & after that my vision was good in both the eyes ; later eye pressure of left eye got 35 w

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Peripheral vision can be due to uncontrolled eye pressure with increase in damage to the nerve, Given the history of RD and cataract sx, the chances of PCO are high, get a dilated exam and IOP measure ... Read More

2 days ago suffered sudden bluriness in my left eye peripheral vision and headache. The episode lasted for an hour and then the vision got normal but since then I have in heaviness in my head n fatigue. I went to chc today where my IOP checked through air puf test- 14 n 15.. n fundus examination done. They said everything seems okay culd be migrai

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Please consult local retina specialist ... Read More

Why do I see white shadows especially when a thing has a dark background n lights there is too much refraction? My eye doctor said I have eye fatigue. Is what I'm seeing temporary?

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Connect plz ... Read More

I am seeing 2-3 shadows under(below) letters from one eye mostly the white letters in dark background. My vision is -0.5 spherical 6/6. Can this be corrected with glasses? Please suggest

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It is due to refractive error. Pl have vision test, and slitlamp eye examination and Refraction.pl consult ophthalmologist for further evaluation and treatment. ... Read More

Hello Sir, For past few months I am having strange sensation. I feel that things in my peripheral vision are moving. But when I look at them that are steady. It happens when I am walking as well. It feels like everything is changing its position as I am changing mine. When I move my head, I feel that things in my peripheral vision are also mov

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If Mri will solve the problem then get it done. ... Read More

I have been seeing ghost images in both eyes since aroubd 3 weeks.The best way to describe it is seeing faint extra images coming from the top of whatever i am looking at, which is something lighter than its surroundings( like a street light at night or subtitles in movie). Imagine the letter “A” with a white font, on a screen on a black backgrou

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Probably you need a repeat refraction. ... Read More

My son age 14 years facing dark vision completely blindness for 1 to 5 sec while standing from bed or chair I mean once he sit down there is no problem but once stand up on that time he is facing this problem, he also facing word disappeared while reading on that time when he close his eyes for 2 to 5 sec then only he able to see or read the next w

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Hello This could be due to postural hypotension. Having said that kindly consult local ophthalmologist ... Read More

From the last 2 weeks, I am seeing shadow of letters when the background is dark & less visible in white background. I see letters/numbers in my phone just top of the letters. It is not like double image & just transparent shadow like image. When I bring my phone closer to my eye like 15-20cm the ghost image dissappear but whenever I see d

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Ghosting is an optical phenomenon in poor light and contrast situations. It may not indicate a disease but please take a complete eye examination in any case. Rule out astigmatic refractive error and ... Read More

I got female mustache shadow from past 6 months.in starting it was lighter i use chemical peel to get rid of the problem but it does not go comlpletely.i stop using the peel.now it is darker in color.my whole face is clear only this shadow is visible.which make me embarrased.please help.what should i do to remove this shadow.

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Please put pictures of the affected areas ... Read More

Have suddenly noticed fixed dark spots in my vision. These dark spots are like a pointer and moves with the movement of my eyeball, they are not floating spots. Request to please guide on the problem

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Please consult a retina specialist. ... Read More

Is peripheral vision is a major problem and is this a heriditary. She can see straight but has issue with side vision. Thank you in advance..

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Hello There are many diseases which affect peripheral vision first like Glaucoma, RP etc These diseases later progress and affect central vision also If there is problem in peripheral vision, I would ... Read More

Since Sunday night I have been having dark spots in my vision, which is causing me not to be able to see. Dizziness and tingling in my fingertips are also some other things I have noticed with this.

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Hello I can understand your concern but it is very difficult to comment without examining you I would recommend you to consult local Ophthalmologist and get proper eye examination done Regards ... Read More

Last Friday 7 days ago I lost peripheral vision in both eyes temporarily and a headache started on my right side that was excruciating when coughing. 7 days later I've had a headache at least 5 of the last 7 days which is not normal for me. Usually I never get them. 36 year old man

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Theres something wrong about my upper lips. It's dark, it looks like i have a mustache . even though i apply make up, it's still visible. Someone told me, this is a hormonal.imbalance. what should i do to disappear this? i put some whitening products, yeah, it has improvements.. but still it's not enough.

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I cannot help until I see the dark patch. Please call me or send photos using online consult option for proper examination diagnosis and treatment advice. ... Read More

I have been having a few health problems for a while. but I went for an eye test because I started struggling to drive in the dark or dim light. went to an eye specialist. did various scans but after fluorescein angiography is now sending me for a CT and a diabetes blood test. wouldn't tell me why until he has the results. why

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Hello Sometimes diagnosis is confirmed only after performing a series of tests Having said that, kindly share your case file and all available test reports so that I may guide you better Regards ... Read More

My mother had undergone Cataract operation for both the eyes (Diapter 24.0D) in 2014. Few months back she is having problems with Blurred vision & was tested for OCT and based on the report she was prescribed -Optive, Megabrom, but nothing has improved.What are the available options for treatment?

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Post capsular thinking. May leads to blurred vision. ... Read More

I got operated for IOL 1mth back in LE. I am seeing a whitish shadow and a semilunar cresenric dark moving shadow at temporal side of left eye since next day of operation.my vision is 6/6.doctor told retina is ok It is very bothersome.what it is? when it will go.? How it is to be managed.

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Hello This could be due to mild nasal subluxation of IOL It is very difficult to comment without examining you Kindly share your case file so that I may guide you better ... Read More

I am a BPO employee.I have to work for 10 hours in front of the computer every day.May be for this reason there are some dark shadow inside my eyes.kindly suggest what I need to do to remove the shadow.

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Hi. Warm regards. I can understand your concern. Well we need to see the severity. Please visit your nearest Dermatologist/Cosmetologist. If you want to consult me, you can contact me via Practo/just ... Read More

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