Central vision loss can have various causes, ranging in severity from 'needs attention' to 'generally fatal'. Finding the true cause means ruling out or confirming each possibility – in other words, diagnosis.
Diagnosis is usually a complex process due to the sheer number of possible causes and related symptoms. In order to diagnose central vision loss, we could:
Cause | Probability | Status |
---|---|---|
Glaucoma | 98% | Confirm |
Pituitary Tumor | 70% | Possible |
Retinitis Pigmentosa | 18% | Unlikely |
Macular Degeneration | 3% | Ruled out |
Stroke Risk | 0% | Ruled out |
Brain Tumor | 0% | Ruled out |
If you have suffered any loss of vision within the past few years, how would you describe it?
Possible responses:
→ Not applicable / long time ago / don't know→ General vision loss → Mainly central (foveal) vision loss → Mainly outer (peripheral) vision loss |
Loss of vision in one or both eyes is especially notable if it is peripheral vision loss.