Vision and Eye Disorders Question Posted: 02-27-08 06:22am
i have rp macular degeneration, he cannot
see unless he strains his pherifral
vision, over the last year+ he has had
what can be described as a white magnesium
flash that start near his cnjunctiva then
circles his eye, explodes and goes away,
it happens more if he is doing something
strenuous and he cannot stop it by closing
his eyes
shouldwe be worried?
layla
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Answer A3775 Posted: 03-11-08 05:51am
It is impossible to diagnose a “white
magnesium flash that start near
theconjunctiva then circles the eye,
explodes and goes away” without seeing
it in a visual examination. Macular
degeneration is a disorder of the yellow
plaque (“macula lutea”) of the retina.
Macular degeneration has nothing to do
with any type of conjunctive disorder.
Conjunctiva is a part of the outer eye
layer and macula is part of the retina
(inner eye layer). Nonetheless, you can
consult an ophthalmologist about your
problem to seeks a diagnosis and advice.
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