Question 1

what causes temporary loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

It depends. : The word "temporary" could mean seconds or days. Brief loss of vision could be related to common problems like low blood pressure or migraines. Longer periods of vision loss are often due to more serious problems. In any case, an ophthalmologist and/or neurologist should be involved.

Question 2

what are the common causes of temporary loss of vision?

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There are no common: Temporary loss of vision can be caused by low blood pressure, certain infections and inflammatory processes, concussions, and many other conditions.  Knowing the type of vision loss (dark vision vs. Blurred vision) is helpful.

Question 3

what is the definition or description of: loss of vision?

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Pathway: Loss of vision reflects the inability to perceive images.  Such a phenotype can be due to occlusive or barriers to light (e.g. cataracts) through retinal alterations (e.g. wet macular degeneration) to optic nerve lesions (e.g. from a pituitary adenoma) to central nervous system involvement (e.g. hemispheric stroke).

Question 4

what is the leading reason for loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

Cataract, others: Cataract, macular degeneration, gl;aucoma and diabetes are the main non refractive causes of vision loss.  Good luck!

Question 5

what causes dizziness and temporary loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

More than one thing: This could be neurologic, cat this could be migraine it needs evaluation. You want to prevent temporary to become more lasting.

Question 6

has anyone experienced loss of vision on adipex?

Accepted Answer

Check BP: Vision loss is not listed as a side effect but elevated blood pressure is.  Vision changes can be a symptom of hypertension.

Question 7

is it okay to experience loss of vision while taking adipex?

Accepted Answer

No: Adipex is a stimulant weight-loss medication.  Any patient experiencing vision loss from this medication should immediately seek a check by your doctor.  This is also important in patients who may have glaucoma.  Call today and be checked out.

Question 8

what can i do for recurrent sudden loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

See an Eye MD: You need to find out why this is happening.  It is not normal.  Make an appointment with an ophthalmologist.

Question 9

i want to know what's the leading cause of loss of vision?

Accepted Answer

Depends on what : Part of the world you in talking about? In the us cataracts are number one in vision loss but can be treated, macular degeneration , glaucoma and diabetic retinopathy are top causes of vision loss.

Question 10

can you tell me what the leading cause of loss of vision is?

Accepted Answer

Good question: It depends on the type of vision loss you mean. The leading cause of reversible blindness worldwide is cataract, while the leading cause of permanent vision loss in the United States is glaucoma.  Leading causes of blurred vision include nearightedness and farsightedness.

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