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Conditions›Central nervous system diseases›Brain diseases›Cerebrovascular disorders›Stroke›Amaurosis fugax

Amaurosis fugax

Temporary loss of vision usually lasting less than 5 minutes often as a result of a small blood clot (embolus) passing through the retinal artery.

Dr. Djamchid Lotfireviewed this

Neurology 60 years experience

Is a type of:Stroke in the brain, Stroke

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common is it?

Common

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