amaurosis

From this he was blinded by the illness called amaurosis.

Those experiencing amaurosis usually experience complete symptom resolution within a few minutes.

In a small minority of those who experience amaurosis, stroke or permanent vision loss results.

Amaurosis fugax itself usually does not result in permanent disability.

One comprehensive review found a two to nineteen percent incidence of amaurosis fugax among these patients.

Amaurosis fugax is a symptom of carotid artery disease.

His symptoms began at age 28 with a sudden transient visual loss (amaurosis fugax) after the funeral of a friend.

When investigating amaurosis fugax, an ophthalmologic consult is absolutely warranted if available.

Quinidine toxicity can lead to cinchonism and also to quinine amaurosis.

In 1857 Derby had Amaurosis (today, some historians think he had a brain tumor), which prevented him from reading or writing.

Temporary vasospasm leading to decreased blood flow can be a cause of amaurosis fugax.

The study concluded further investigation is warranted for the use of the procedure to treat Leber's congenital amaurosis.

Gene therapy has restored the sight of two of three test patients with Leber's congenital amaurosis.

It is rare that a person would visit a doctor and complain as follows: "Doctor, I have amaurosis fugax."

Amaurosis fugax is loss of vision in one eye due to a temporary lack of blood flow to the retina.

In people with amaurosis fugax, vision loss continues as long as the blood supply to the retinal artery is blocked.

Treatment of amaurosis fugax depends on the severity of the blockage in the carotid artery.

Leber's congenital amaurosis can cause total blindness or severe sight loss from birth or early childhood.

"Amaurosis fugax appears to be a particularly favorable indication for carotid endarterectomy.

LCA9 is a gene associated with Leber's congenital amaurosis.

It has been used to treat genetic disorders such as severe combined immunodeficiency, and Leber's congenital amaurosis.

Leber's congenital amaurosis.

He hears voices and has Leber's congenital amaurosis, which causes the sclera of his eyes to turn completely black.

Amaurosis (Greek meaning darkening, dark, or obscure) is vision loss or weakness that occurs without an apparent lesion affecting the eye.

Mutations in the LCA5 gene are associated with Leber's congenital amaurosis.