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Opened my eyes at night, just after going to bed, and a dark circle in both eyes. It went away after 10 minutes.

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Intermediate Macular Degeneration

March 3, 2025
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A myAMDteam Member

Hi Kathy
This why I love this site. I don’t have to stress my spouse with all my anxieties.

March 3, 2025
A myAMDteam Member

No issues with driving. Just eyes adjusting to dark, especially when I first close them + some blurriness reading on my phone or Kindle because of the light. Reading glasses help.

March 3, 2025
A myAMDteam Member

I have GA and sometimes I see colored aurs or something. It's hard to explain. Other times I see a black or gray cloud that goes away after a few minutes

March 6, 2025
A myAMDteam Member

Hi Cathy. I have same when I first close my eyes in a dark room. I mentioned it to my opthalmologist at last visit + will do so again with retina Dr in July. It is freaky and I have had it for a while but it has to do with eyes adjusting to darkness.

March 3, 2025
myAMDteam

This experience is common with intermediate-stage AMD. During this stage, you may notice dark spots or scotomas (blind spots) in your central vision. These spots can appear more noticeable when looking at plain surfaces or in low-light conditions, like when you're in bed looking at a dark ceiling.

The temporary nature of Show Full Answer

This experience is common with intermediate-stage AMD. During this stage, you may notice dark spots or scotomas (blind spots) in your central vision. These spots can appear more noticeable when looking at plain surfaces or in low-light conditions, like when you're in bed looking at a dark ceiling.

The temporary nature of what you experienced (going away after 10 minutes) could be related to your eyes adjusting to the darkness, as AMD can affect how quickly your eyes adapt to light changes. People with AMD often need more time to adjust when moving between different lighting conditions. While these symptoms are typical of intermediate AMD, it's always important to monitor any new or sudden changes in your vision. If you notice these dark spots becoming more frequent or lasting longer, you should discuss these changes with your eye care provider to ensure proper monitoring of your condition.

March 3, 2025

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