Histoplasmosis can cause which of the following in the eye?

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Histoplasmosis in the eye typically affects the retina and choroid, often around the macula, leading to central vision problems. This pattern produces metamorphopsia (distortion of vision), potential color perception changes, and blind spots in the central field. That combination—distorted vision, color loss, and blind spots—directly reflects macular involvement and scotomas from ocular histoplasmosis syndrome, making it the best match. The other options don’t fit because they describe vision changes not associated with this condition, such as improved night vision, unchanged color perception with full monocular vision, or unusually rapid color saturation.