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: As a result, this disease can prompt vision loss during and after a seizure. If you have epilepsy, your doctor will recommend treatment to help prevent this and other complications. Continued
Papilledema: This is a condition where pressure in the brain causes your optic nerve to swell. This can lead to vision changes, such as double vision, blurriness, and short-term blindness. It usually lasts for a few seconds. Other symptoms include headaches and vomiting. Papilledema may be the result of a tumor, abscess, or blood clot. High blood pressure, an infection, and certain medications can also put pressure on the brain. Uhthoff phenomenon: