Amaurosis fugax is due to –
Correct Answer: TIA
Description: Amaurosis fugax refers to sudden temporary and painless monocular visual loss occurring due to a transient failure of retinal circulation. COMMON CAUSES: Carotid transient ischemic attack, embolization of retinal circulation, papilloedema, giant cell aeritis, Raynaud's disease, migraine, as a prodromal symptom of central retinal aery or carotid aery occlusion, hypeensive retinopathy, and venous stasis retinopathy. Reference: Comprehensive Opthalmology, A K Khurana; 6th edition.pg no331.
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