Title: Causes of Temporary Blindness and Short-Term Vision Loss
Headings: Temporary Blindness and Short-Term Vision Loss
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Temporary Blindness and Short-Term Vision Loss
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Sudden Total or Near-Total Vision Loss
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Temporary, Partial Vision Loss

Content: It often seems like a curtain of darkness falls (doctors call this “amaurosis fugax”). Without prompt treatment, this blockage may cause permanent blindness. Your doctor may prescribe a medicine to break up the clot. Some cases need angioplasty, a procedure to reopen the blockage in the blood vessel. And it’s also a wake-up call to lower your risk of a heart attack or stroke. Temporary, Partial Vision Loss
If you have partial vision loss, the causes include: Migraines: These are, by far, the most common cause of short-term, partial vision loss. When you get a migraine, you may have “aura” that affects the vision in both of your eyes. You may see flashing lights, shimmering spots, or blind spots.