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==Background== | ==Background== | ||
[[File:Schematic diagram of the human eye en.png|thumb|Eye anatomy.]] | [[File:Schematic diagram of the human eye en.png|thumb|Eye anatomy.]] | ||
*This page describes a general approach to the complaint of acute vision loss. | |||
==Clinical Features== | ==Clinical Features== | ||
Latest revision as of 17:53, 4 February 2026
Background
- This page describes a general approach to the complaint of acute vision loss.
Clinical Features
Retinal Images
Open-angle glaucoma (cupping)
Roth spots due to retinal vein occlusion (retinal hemorrhage)
Central retinal artery occlusion: cherry-red spot, retinal edema and narrowing of the vessels.
Differential Diagnosis
Acute Vision Loss (Noninflamed)
- Painful
- Arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
- Optic neuritis
- Temporal arteritis†
- Painless
- Amaurosis fugax
- Central retinal artery occlusion (CRAO)†
- Central retinal vein occlusion (CRVO)†
- High altitude retinopathy
- Open-angle glaucoma
- Posterior reversible encephalopathy syndrome (PRES)
- Retinal detachment†
- Stroke†
- Vitreous hemorrhage
- Traumatic optic neuropathy (although may have pain from the trauma)
†Emergent Diagnosis
Evaluation
Management
Disposition
See Also
Eye Algorithms
- Red eye
- Periorbital swelling
- Acute vision loss (noninflamed)
- Acute onset flashers and floaters
- Painful eyes with normal exam
- Neonatal eye problems