What causes problems with peripheral vision?
Loss of peripheral vision is often linked to some type of nerve damage in the eye or optic nerve. Basic causes include: • Glaucoma – With this condition, the fluid in the eye is unable to drain properly. This causes increased pressure in the eye which can damage the optic nerve. • Eye strokes – When normal blood flow is blocked to the eye, the eye or optic nerve can suffer permanent damage. • Detached retina – If the retina pulls away from the back of the eye, you may have patches of vision loss. A detached retina is a medical emergency. It can sometimes be repaired if it is treated immediately. Talk to Women Like You Get the conversation going by starting a group Create a Group Now • Brain damage – Strokes, diseases, or injuries to the brain including concussions can cause lost vision. Loss of peripheral vision is sometimes called tunnel vision because it may appear that you are looking through a tube or tunnel with a ring of darkness around the edges. Decreased peripheral vision can
