Epistemis

Sudden loss of vision

Specialty: Ophthalmology.

  • sudden blindness
  • not seeing with one eye

Why it occurs

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  • Vitreous hemorrhage

Initial workup

Visual acuity, field, pupils (afferent defect) and fundus; assess arteritis (ESR/CRP) in >50 years.

red flags

Painless and sudden loss → emergency: arterial occlusion, detachment or stroke.

Standard management

  • Urgent ophthalmological referral — most of them are emergencies

Educational guidance for study. It is NOT a prescription recommendation. The actual choice depends on the cause, the patient, and current guidelines.

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Area
Ophthalmology
Listed causes
5
Treatment options
1
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