Title: 10 Causes of Sudden Loss of Vision | New Health Advisor
Headings: Sudden Loss of Vision
Sudden Loss of Vision
10 Causes of Sudden Loss of Vision
1. Detachment of the Retina
2. Occlusion of the Retinal Vessel or Artery
3. Vitreous Hemorrhage
4. Amaurosis Fugax
5. Glaucoma
6. Optic Neuritis
7. Ocular Migraine
8. Drugs
9. Giant Cell Arteritis
10. Other Conditions

Content: So, what are some common causes of sudden vision loss? 1. Detachment of the Retina
This can be a very dangerous eye problem that occurs when the retina, the seeing portion of the eye, detaches from the tissue that supports it. The retina will fail to function properly and you can lose your vision permanently if the detached part of the retina isn't surgically repaired. Detached retinas are not painful but will be experienced as a sudden darkening of your vision. Risk factors for having a detached retina include being severely nearsighted, having had cataract surgery, an injury to the eye, or a family history of detached retinas. 2. Occlusion of the Retinal Vessel or Artery
This involves a blockage of the blood vessels that bring blood from the retina back to the rest of the body. Occlusions can occur in the smaller branching veins, particularly in an area where the arteries have become narrowed by cholesterol plaques. The hardened arteries put pressure on a nearby vein and then you lose your vision.