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Do you experience any other symptoms when you see red spots in your vision?
Yes, seeing red spots in your vision can be a symptom of various eye conditions, such as retinal detachment or macular degeneration. It is important to consult an eye doctor if you experience this symptom, especially if you also have other symptoms like flashes of light, blurred vision, or sudden loss of vision.
What does retinal detachment feel like?
Retinal detachment will cause a sudden defect in vision. It may look as if a curtain or shadow has just descended before the eye. If most of the retina is detached, there may be only a small hole of vision remaining.
What should Marfan syndrome patients know about retinal detachment?
All persons with Marfan should be taught to recognize the signs of retinal detachment (sudden blurring of vision in one eye becoming progressively worse without pain or redness) and to seek professional help immediately.
Have you ever experienced a sudden flashing light in your peripheral vision, and if so, how did it affect you"?
Yes, sudden flashing lights in your peripheral vision can be a symptom of various medical conditions, such as migraines or retinal detachment. If you experience this, it is important to consult a healthcare professional for proper diagnosis and treatment.
What is frontal lobe dementia?
A sudden change in personality and behavior in a dementia patient is called frontal lobe dementia. Frontal lobe dementia is a group of disorders that are caused by cell degeneration.
How soon will you have vision loss with dry macular degeneration?
You are asking the million dollar question that everyone with dry macular degeneration (AMD) wants to know. Unfortunately, this retinal condition is not that predictable. Dry macular degeneration is the less severe form of AMD. Vision loss is insidious and gradual - objects appear a bit blurred and less distinct, colors are not as bright and vivid, there is more sensitivity to glare or adjusting one's vision going from bright outdoor light to a darker space. For the vast majority of people with dry AMD it does not progress to wet AMD which causes a more sudden and severe form of vision loss. Objects look distorted and a gray or black smudge appears right in the middle of one's vision - making it difficult to recognize someone's face or read a book.
What Is Retinal Detachment (RD)?
Retinal Detachment is a severe eye condition where the retina, a vital layer of tissue at the back of the eye, separates from its normal position. It can cause various symptoms, such as floaters, flashes of light, a curtain-like effect in the vision, or sudden vision loss. This eye condition needs Immediate medical attention to prevent permanent vision loss.
What could be the cause of a sudden red spot in my vision in one eye?
A sudden red spot in your vision in one eye could be caused by a variety of factors, including retinal detachment, eye injury, or a burst blood vessel. It is important to seek immediate medical attention to determine the exact cause and receive appropriate treatment.
What does it mean when someone's vision suddenly turns red?
Sudden red vision can be a sign of various serious medical conditions, such as retinal detachment, eye injury, or bleeding in the eye. It is important to seek immediate medical attention if this occurs.
Is macular degeneration a chronic condition?
Macular degeneration is a loss of central or straight ahead vision, making it difficult to read or to recognize faces. The photoreceptor cells of the macula which are also responsible for our sharp, detailed vision degenerate or die. The less photoreceptor cells the worse the vision. However, it is not blindness. Peripheral or side vision is unaffected. The progression of age-related macular degeneration is different for each person and for each eye. Those with wet macular degeneration experience a more sudden and severe vision loss than those with dry macular degeneration.
Can someone with liver disease ride roller coasters?
Yes it can. Sudden jolts and jerks on a roller coaster rides and even bungee jumping can cause laceration and tears in the liver and spleen leading to internal bleeding. Retinal detachment can also occur in bungee jumping.
Was the plague sudden?
== == Yes and no. It took decades, close to a century, for the plague to move across Asia and Europe but when it reached a given region or town then many people would come down with it very quickly because it is highly contagious and they didn't know how it was spread. This sort of progression, and sudden overwhelming, has come to be known as a 'tipping point'
