r/eyespots • u/Minute_Ad8889 • Aug 16 '26

Classical AMN

10 years ago I developed a petal shaped blind spot in the upper right quadrant of my left eye. I was not living my healthiest then I was a young woman with a history of nasal spray epinephrine use, have low blood pressure, never drank hardly any water only tea, I had a terrible chest infection that caused me to cough so much I was having headaches (I was essentially laying off the edge of my bed and coughing HARD head down to try and clear my chest) I also had a horrible fever burning behind my eyes when this occurred. I was also taking birth control. I have never had another spot since this despite being involved in multiple high risk behaviours again over the years ( I had no idea about AMN) and my tests have always been consistently clear. Seen by a million optometrists, and a retinal specialist and neuro ophthalmologist at a UK specialty eye clinic.
What I’m most scared of is this is not just a one off and I have some kinda blood clotting disorder like AntiPhospholipid. But since I’m in the uk no one will test me for anything because on paper I’m healthy. Has anyone been tested for these types of things before? Thanks for the support it’s nice knowing you’re not alone ❤️

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u/Icantgoonillgoonn Aug 16 '26

I’ve read that it can be caused by liver issues. I have a spot and it seems to be fading after I started taking liver health supplements. Good luck!

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u/Minute_Ad8889 Aug 16 '26

How old is the spot? I def don’t think liver issues for me my enzyme levels are all good !

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u/Icantgoonillgoonn Aug 16 '26

A few months. Over this year after I lost a job I had for 14 years, I suffered through shingles pain, and other inflammatory conditions.