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Results 1 - 6 of 6 for Sudden loss of visual acuity
  1. Retinal vein occlusion 
    Symptoms include sudden blurring or vision loss in all or part of one eye.
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/007330.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  2. Optic neuritis 
    ... the way the pupil reacts to bright light Loss of color vision Pain when you move your eye
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/000741.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  3. Retinal artery occlusion 
    ... examination Testing of side vision (visual field examination) ... heart rhythm Duplex Doppler ultrasound of the carotid arteries
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001028.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  4. Nearsightedness 
    ... Tests of the muscles that move the eyes Visual acuity, both at a distance (Snellen), and close up ( ... tear or detachment, including: Flashing lights Floating spots Sudden loss of any part of the field of vision
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001023.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  5. Glaucoma 
    ... lamp examination ). Testing the clearness of your vision ( visual acuity ). Testing your field of vision ( visual field measurement ). ... If you have severe eye pain or a sudden loss of vision, get immediate medical help. These may ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/001620.htm - Medical Encyclopedia
  6. Vision problems 
    ... Bougatsos C, Grusing S, Blazina I. Screening for impaired visual acuity in older adults: updated evidence report and systematic review for the US Preventive Services Task Force. JAMA . ... of the visual system. In: Goldman L, Schafer AI, eds. Goldman- ...
    https://medlineplus.gov/ency/article/003029.htm - Medical Encyclopedia