Ophthalmoscope image of the retina of a 55 year old male patient with multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS). This syndrome presents as yellow-white retinal lesions (small areas in upper frame) that cause changes in vision that can include blurred vision, floaters and visual field loss. Changes are painless and only affect one eye. It often follows a viral infection, although the precise cause is not known. No treatment is needed; the patient's vision will return to normal after a few weeks. It is four times more common in women than men. | |
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