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What are the symptoms of Glaucoma?
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Glaucoma Australia is the peak glaucoma awareness/education/support association in Australia.It is a national, not-for-profit registered charity dedicated to providing educational services to raise awareness about … View Profile
In most cases glaucoma does not cause symptoms, especially in the early stages. With later stages you may notice a loss or blurring of peripheral vision. Significant awareness of peripheral vision loss usually indicates advanced disease.
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Dr John Pearce
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I am a real doctor, not just an optometrist who calls himself one, having been awarded my PhD in 2017 from ANU. I am also … View Profile
While it is true that glaucoma does not usually have any symptoms in the early stages, in later disease, central visual field defects sometimes occur before peripheral defects. Moreover, other causes need to be considered as a possible cause of your blind spot, including neurological conditions and retinal disease. I would suggest that you have a comprehensive eye examination to determine the cause of the small blind spot you have noticed.
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