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Flashcards in Sudden painless loss of vision Deck (5)
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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

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  • 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

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amaurosis fugax