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Suggest Treatment For Amaurosis Fugax
Question: my husband lost part of his vision in his right eye, side and lower parts. it lasted about 2-3 min. he is okay now . what would you suggest?
Did you receive my recent reply with some medical history?
Did you receive my recent reply with some medical history?
Brief Answer:
You should be seen in the ER and receive a full stroke work up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Unfortunately, I did not receive a reply with medical history.
This is called Amaurosis fugax which is a painless transient monocular or binocular visual loss (i.e., loss of vision in one or both eyes that is not permanent).
Ischemia is the most common cause of transient monocular visual loss; this in itself can have diverse etiologies. Papilledema, optic neuropathy, and ocular disease are other causes of transient monocular visual loss.
Ultimately, the cause is reduced blood flow to a certain part of the brain - almost like a stroke. It is essentially a sign of impending stroke.
You should be seen in the ER and receive a full stroke work up.
You should be seen in the ER and receive a full stroke work up.
Detailed Answer:
Hi there,
Unfortunately, I did not receive a reply with medical history.
This is called Amaurosis fugax which is a painless transient monocular or binocular visual loss (i.e., loss of vision in one or both eyes that is not permanent).
Ischemia is the most common cause of transient monocular visual loss; this in itself can have diverse etiologies. Papilledema, optic neuropathy, and ocular disease are other causes of transient monocular visual loss.
Ultimately, the cause is reduced blood flow to a certain part of the brain - almost like a stroke. It is essentially a sign of impending stroke.
You should be seen in the ER and receive a full stroke work up.
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