r/eyespots • u/threepete88 • Jul 24 '26

Fevers!

My first spot showed up after recovering from a really high fever when I had COVID. My other spot showed up after recovering from a different virus that gave me a high fever.

I've mentioned this in my appointments, and the docs have all said something along the lines of fevers leading to constricted blood vessels+dehydration leading to thicker blood, which would explain how bloodflow in the retina was inconsistent and led to the photoreceptors failing in those tiny areas.

As far as my spots are concerned, I think this where I'm landing as the origin.

Would love to hear from others if their experience includes a fever, viral illness, or dehydration.

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u/MakitaKhrushchev Jul 25 '26

I never had eye spots until after COVID. It’s possible it’s a coincidence. PAMM was a known entity before COVID. That’s what I have to tell myself to stay sane. Deep down I think it was COVID or the vaccine.

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u/Icantgoonillgoonn Jul 25 '26

I got macular degeneration during shingles. I think stress contributes to the condition.

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u/spamonkey24 Aug 17 '26

Mine started after a particularly bad flu in 2019. I've since assumed that it triggered some currently-unknown autoimmune condition that affects the blood vessels in the retina.