Epistemis

Blurred vision

Specialty: Otolaryngology.

  • cloudy view
  • loss of vision

Why it occurs

  • Refractive error
  • Waterfalls
  • Diabetic retinopathy
  • Glaucoma
  • Optic neuritis
  • Occipital stroke

Initial workup

Visual acuity, refraction and fundus; glycemia; derive according to findings.

red flags

Sudden and painless loss of vision, or with pain and red eye → ophthalmological emergency.

Standard management

  • Treat the cause — according to ophthalmological diagnosis

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

PreviousRecurrent parotid swelling
Area
Otolaryngology
Listed causes
6
Treatment options
1
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