What is Amaurosis Fugax Temporary Vision Loss

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What is Amaurosis Fugax? It's a painless condition of vision loss in one or both eyes. Learn more: https://healthery.com/ • What are the symptoms? Loss of vision lasting a few seconds to several minutes. • What are the causes? Amaurosis fugax occurs when the central retinal artery blood flow is blocked. The artery cannot supply the eyes with blood and loss of vision occurs. • There can be different reasons for amaurosis fugax to occur, such as: Blood clotting or plaque in the carotid artery in the eye. Plaque risk factors include: alcohol abuse, cocaine use, diabetes, heart disease, as well as: high blood pressure, high cholesterol, old age, stroke and smoking. • Other disorders may cause amaurosis fugax, such as: A brain tumor, head injury, optic neuritis, polyarteritis nodosa, and migraines. • What are the treatments? First, the cause must be identified to properly treat amaurosis fugax. • High cholesterol or blood clotting indicates high risk of stroke. To reduce the risk of stroke treatment includes the following: Medication to lower blood pressure to thin blood and surgery to remove plaque. • Some self-care treatments may include: exercising (as much as possible), quitting smoking, maintaining a healthy diet, and managing other conditions. • How do you prevent amaurosis fugax? Amaurosis fugax cannot be prevented without preventing the underlying causes. • What is the prognosis? Stroke is of main concern. Be sure to see your doctor immediately. • Website: https://healthery.com/ • Facebook: / healthery • Twitter: / myhealthery

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