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Dr. Jay Pepose answered
Ophthalmology 39 years experience
Many things: A number of conditions can cause a sudden blackout of vision. Most of these are vascular events affecting important structions in the visual pathway, such as retinal aretery or vein occlusion, hemorrhages, and vasospasm. We see with both our eyes and our brain, and these structures require perfusion of blood for oxygen, butrition and proper function. 6.4k views Reviewed >2 years ago
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Dr. Richard Scartozzi answered
Retinal Surgery 19 years experience
Many causes: Embolic disease ( stroke ), retinal vascular occlusion, optic neuropathy, retinal detachment, giant cell arteritis, migraine, increased intracranial pressure, ocular ischemia, etc. You must see an ophthalmologist if you have sudden vision loss ... Immediately.