Amaurosis Fugax (Transient Vision Loss) - EyeWiki
Amaurosis fugax (AF) refers to transient vision loss (TVL). AF can either be monocular (TMVL) or binocular (TBVL). It most commonly occurs monocularly, secondary to ischemia in the retina, …
Decoding Transient Visual Obscurations - American Academy of Ophthalmology
Dec 6, 2018 · Dr. Kimberly Gokoffski describes the differential diagnosis for transient visual obscurations. The diagnosis is stratified based on how long the symptoms have lasted and whether …
Amaurosis Fugax: Symptoms, Causes & Treatment
Amaurosis fugax refers to a temporary and painless loss of vision in one (monocular) or both (binocular) eyes due to disruption of the blood flow to the retina. The retina is the layer of cells at the back of …
What Does It Mean When Your Eyes Blackout for a Few Seconds?
Nov 26, 2025 · The experience of your vision momentarily darkening or “graying out” for a few seconds is medically known as transient visual obscuration (TVO). This temporary disturbance of sight can …
Amaurosis fugax (transient monocular or binocular visual loss)
Transient visual loss (TVL), either monocular or binocular, reflects a heterogeneous group of disorders, some relatively benign and others with grave neurologic or ophthalmologic implications.
A Workup Protocol for Transient Vision Loss - Review of Optometry
Dec 15, 2019 · Transient vision loss is a common visual complaint of patients, and, in certain cases, a prompt diagnosis and initiation of treatment and management could be critical to not only the …
Transient Vision Loss: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, Treatment
Nov 13, 2024 · Transient vision loss (TVL) can occur in one or both eyes due to problems with your eyes, brain, or the structures that relay information between them. TVL can indicate a life threatening...
Transient Vision Loss | North American Neuro-Ophthalmology Society
Even if the vision returns to normal, transient visual loss can be a sign of serious abnormalities of the eye, brain, or blood vessels that can lead to permanent vision loss or even to a brain stroke, without …
Non-Traumatic Monocular Vision Loss - Core EM
Nov 1, 2017 · Definition: Sudden and transient visual loss or transient blurring or obscuration of vision, with normal recovery of vision after the episode. Can be all the visual field or just part of the visual field
Transient obscuration of vision - PMC
Crucially, associated transient obscuration of vision is a very significant finding, as it is pathognomonic of papilloedema and always requires further investigation.