What is multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS)?
Multiple Evanescent White Dot Syndrome (MEWDS) is a painless eye syndrome characterized by blurred vision, visual field loss, floaters. It is sometimes associated with a viral infection. No treatment is required and the symptoms will resolve. Some patients have some residual symptoms.
How do members experience multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS)?
Top 5 symptoms reported by people with multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS)*
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Fatigue
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Nothing reported yet
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Anxious mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Depressed mood
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Nothing reported yet
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Stress
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Nothing reported yet
*Reports may be affected by other conditions and/or medication side effects. We ask about general symptoms (anxious mood, depressed mood, fatigue, pain, and stress) regardless of condition.
Top treatments taken by people for multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS)*
Who has multiple evanescent white dot syndrome (MEWDS) on PatientsLikeMe?
| Age | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| <20 | 0 | |
| 20s | 1 | |
| 30s | 0 | |
| 40s | 2 | |
| 50s | 2 | |
| 60s | 1 | |
| 70+ | 0 |
Distribution of sex
| Sex | Proportion | # of patients |
|---|---|---|
| Male | 1 | |
| Female | 6 |