Sudden painless loss of vision Flashcards
1
Q
name 5 causes of sudden painless loss of vision
A
- retinal detachment
- vitreous haemorrhage
- central retinal vein occlusion
- central retinal artery occlusion
- ischaemic optic neuropathy
2
Q
name 2 causes of ischaemic optic neuropathy
A
- temporal arteritis
- atherosclerosis
3
Q
what other symptoms may be associated with ischaemic optic neuropathy
A
- weakness
- dysphasia
- paraesthesia
- ataxia
4
Q
painless unilateral floaters with vision worse in the morning
A
vitreous haemorrhageq
5
Q
condition where there is temporary visual disturbance
A
amaurosis fugax
