mysterious blind spot

[TaylorMade1103]

About 3 years ago I developed a sudden blind spot that affects both eyes. the area covers the upper corner of my eyes at the bridge of my nose.It is not dark. It is an area that if I hold my finger up to...it disappears. Along with that is wavy lines in the area and flashes,especially when I have been in the sun. It makes my eyes feel tired. If I hold a half dollar flat against the bridge of my nose,it locates exactly the area of blindness. Last month I developed occasional pain and flashes in my right eye, bottom right. I have had an extensive eye exam and the Dr. found nothing in my eyes that would cause it.

[Sandy Feldman, MD, MS]

Dear TaylorMade1103,

I would recommend that you seek the care of an eyeMD immediately and a complete eye examination including dilation of the eyes and if needed, visual field testing.  Please seek care immediately.

Dr. Feldman

Sandy T. Feldman, M.D., M.S.
ClearView Eye and Laser Medical Center
San Diego, California

[TaylorMade1103]

Thank You for the answer. I did get an exam by an eye Dr. about 2 years ago.He said that he could not find anything optically that would cause this problem. Now that I have additional eye discomfort I wonder if it is related. I had gone through a nervous breakdown at the time it first started.  Could it be neurological?