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What can be the reason for sudden transient loss of vision?

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Hello doctor,

Early this morning I lost vision in one of my eyes for about two minutes. My vision then came back gradually over a period of couple of minutes. I could not see any light at all. It was not painful and I have not experienced this before. I experienced an allergic reaction to a Progesterone cream when I applied to my face the same day. It burned my face and turned it red. Symptoms subsided after washing it off. I am traveling and cannot get in to see a doctor until I return home in two weeks. Is it fine if I wait to see a doctor? Please help.

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Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

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Sudden painless transient loss of vision suspects that some vegetation got dislodged from your heart valve and blocked blood vessel supplying the eye leading to blindness and it got dislodged later with systolic heart beat leading to recovery of vision. It is better to consult ophthalmologist and cardiologist both.

Medically reviewed by Dr. K. Shobana
Published At May 19, 2016
Reviewed At December 20, 2023

Education:

DOMS

Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

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BDS

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Dr. K. Shobana is a Dental Surgeon specializing in oral health and dental care. She is skilled in preventive dentistry and provides oral hygiene education. She can do restorative treatments such as fillings and crowns. She can handle periodontal problems such as gum diseases and periodontitis. She can do root canal treatment.

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Professional Bio:

Dr. Vaibhev Mittal is a skilled Ophthalmologist specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of eye disorders. He is dedicated to preserving and improving vision while providing compassionate, patient-centered eye care.

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