Title: Causes of Temporary Blindness in One Eye | Healthfully
Headings: Causes of Temporary Blindness in One Eye
Causes of Temporary Blindness in One Eye
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Eye Disorders
1. Vitreous Hemorrhage
2. Detached Retina
3. Other Eye Disorders
Circulatory Disorders
1. Retinal Artery or Vein Blockage
2. Transient Ischemic Attack or Stroke
3. Arteritis
Nervous System Disorders
1. Migraines
2. Optic Nerve Disorders
3. Other Nervous System Conditions
Other Considerations and Precautions

Content: 3. Other Eye Disorders
Causes of Eye Hemorrhages
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Several other eye disorders can potentially cause temporary blindness in one eye, including: Inflammation of internal eye structures, including iritis, uveitis and chorioretinitis
Sudden increase in internal eye pressure caused by acute angle closure glaucoma
Eye tumors, such as melanoma
The vitreous is the clear, jelly-like material between the lens of the eye and the retina, the light-sensing tissue at the back of the eyeball. This condition can occur for a variety of reasons, including underlying diabetic eye disease, sickle cell disease and a forceful blow to the eye. Circulatory Disorders
Circulatory disorders that reduce critical blood supply to the eye, the optic nerve or the visual areas of the brain are among the leading culprits for sudden loss of vision in one eye 2 8. 1. Retinal Artery or Vein Blockage
Blockage of the retinal artery of the eye robs the retina of oxygen-rich blood, often leading to sudden blindness in the affected eye. Blockages in arteries that feed into the retinal artery, such as the internal carotid artery, frequently cause similar symptoms. With a retinal vein blockage, fluid leaks into the retina also frequently leading to vision loss. These conditions most commonly occur due to a blood clot.