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Loss of visual acuity associated with illness or aging
Acute visual loss is a rapid loss of the ability to see. It is caused by many ocular conditions like retinal detachment, glaucoma, macular degeneration
Acute_visual_loss
Decreased ability to see
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Visual_impairment
Inflammatory disease of large blood vessels
(pain in tongue when chewing) and necrosis reduced visual acuity (blurred vision) acute visual loss (sudden blindness) diplopia (double vision) limb claudication
Giant_cell_arteritis
Medical condition
Acute Zonal Occult Outer Retinopathy (AZOOR) is a rare, presumed inflammatory retinopathy that involves the outer regions of the retina and is typically
Acute zonal occult outer retinopathy
Acute_zonal_occult_outer_retinopathy
Experience of hallucinations by blind people
of visual input is the closed-eye hallucination. People with significant vision loss may have vivid recurrent visual hallucinations (fictive visual percepts)
Visual_release_hallucinations
Result of nuclear radiation exposure
Acute radiation syndrome (ARS), also known as radiation sickness or radiation poisoning, is a collection of health effects that are caused by being exposed
Acute_radiation_syndrome
Visual maladies
causes visual field defects and blindness. Causes of optic nerve lesions include optic atrophy, optic neuropathy, head injury, traumatic avulsion, acute optic
Visual_pathway_lesions
Eye disease
than fifty years of age. Some symptoms include blurred vision and visual field loss. There are many theories for the etiology of white dot syndromes including
White_dot_syndromes
Eye disease causing lesions in retina
retina. Early in the course of the disease, the lesions cause acute and marked vision loss (if it interferes with the optic nerve) that ranges from mild
Acute posterior multifocal placoid pigment epitheliopathy
Acute_posterior_multifocal_placoid_pigment_epitheliopathy
Aspect of decision and prospect theories
various areas during the task. Loss of striatal dopamine neurons is associated with reduced risk-taking behaviour. Acute administration of D2 dopamine
Loss_aversion
Medical condition
endothelial cells. RON can present with a transient visual loss followed by an acute painless visual loss in one or both eyes several weeks later. The risk
Optic_neuropathy
Medical condition
Charcot–Wilbrand syndrome (CWS) is dream loss following focal brain damage specifically characterised by visual agnosia and loss of ability to mentally recall or
Charcot–Wilbrand_syndrome
Group of eye diseases related to poor retinal and nerve perfusion
of the optic nerve, which transmits visual information from the eye to the brain. Glaucoma may cause vision loss if left untreated. It has been called
Glaucoma
Inflammation of the optic nerve
OCT has yet to demonstrate identifiable correlations between acute RNFL changes and visual outcomes or treatment responses, OCT angiography may offer novel
Optic_neuritis
Medical condition
disease can be divided into acute and end-stage manifestations: In the acute phase, patients often present with decreased visual acuity, vitritis, papillitis
Diffuse unilateral subacute neuroretinitis
Diffuse_unilateral_subacute_neuroretinitis
Medical condition
visual impairment (CVI), which refers to the partial loss of vision caused by cortical damage, are both classified as subsets of neurological visual impairment
Cortical_blindness
Inflammation of the larynx (voice box)
Laryngitis is inflammation of the larynx (voice box). The primary symptom is loss of some vocal function, ranging from hoarse voice to no voice at all. Laryngitis
Laryngitis
Inflammation of the sinus' membranes
headache, altered consciousness, visual problems, seizures, coma, and even death may occur. A rare complication of acute sinusitis is a bone infection,
Sinusitis
Partial or total inability to hear
and visual snow syndrome.[citation needed] Hearing loss is an increasing concern, especially in aging populations. The prevalence of hearing loss increases
Hearing_loss
Dysfunction of the optic nerve due to lack of blood flow
intraocular surgery or acute blood loss may cause an ischemic event in the optic nerve. Anterior ION presents with sudden, painless visual loss, developing over
Ischemic_optic_neuropathy
Eye disease affecting the retina
self limiting. Enlargement of blind spot area in the visual field of the eye is the main sign and acute onset photopsia is the main symptom of AIBSE syndrome
Acute idiopathic blind spot enlargement syndrome
Acute_idiopathic_blind_spot_enlargement_syndrome
Death of a region of brain cells due to poor blood flow
terminology, such as "brain attack" and "acute ischemic cerebrovascular syndrome" (modeled after heart attack and acute coronary syndrome, respectively), to
Stroke
Medical condition
experience severe headaches, seizures, acute stroke, meningism, and progressive neurological deficits due to acute or chronic ischaemia caused by arteriovenous
Bonnet–Dechaume–Blanc syndrome
Bonnet–Dechaume–Blanc_syndrome
Inflammation of the uvea of the eye
in diagnosis and treatment. Cases may be acute (sudden onset with < 3-month duration) and monophonic, acute and recurrent, or chronic. The signs and symptoms
Uveitis
Disorder resulting in recurrent moderate–severe headaches
there are more specific terms available. Symptoms such as visual disturbance, vision loss, alterations in color perception, and sensitivity to light
Migraine
Period of symptoms due to excessive or synchronous neuronal brain activity
classified as provoked when they are triggered by a known cause such as fever, acute head trauma, or metabolic imbalance. Unprovoked seizures occur when no immediate
Seizure
Inflammation of the ear canal
severe cases. Otitis externa may be acute (lasting less than six weeks) or chronic (lasting more than three months). Acute cases are typically due to bacterial
Otitis_externa
Swelling of the eye's optic disc due to high intracranial pressure
nerve head swelling, or optic disc edema, can lead to loss of these fibers and permanent visual impairment. Checking the eyes for signs of papilledema
Papilledema
Vision loss due to damage to the macula of the eye
with visual impairment are blind. In almost all cases, some vision remains, mainly peripheral. Other complicating conditions may lead to such an acute condition
Macular_degeneration
Imbalance in the body's acid-base equilibrium
decreased visual acuity, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, altered appetite and weight gain, muscle weakness, bone pain, and joint pain. People with acute metabolic
Metabolic_acidosis
Skin disease characterized by red, raised, and itchy bumps
with extensive lab testing not recommended. Acute and chronic hives are visually indistinguishable on visual inspection alone.[citation needed] Angioedema
Hives
Inability to comprehend or formulate language
the ability to think. Gradual loss of language function occurs in the context of relatively well-preserved memory, visual processing, and personality until
Aphasia
Inflammatory disorder
Signs and symptoms of acute optic neuropathy include painless loss of vision which may affect either one or both eyes, reduced visual acuity, reduced color
Behçet's_disease
Inflammation of the labyrinth (inner ear)
many different viruses may be capable of infecting the vestibular nerve. Acute localized ischemia of these structures also may be an important cause. Especially
Labyrinthitis
Medical condition
is a condition where a toxic reaction in the optic nerve results in visual loss. Various poisonous substances may cause the condition as well as nutritional
Toxic_amblyopia
Psychometric test of attention
reaction-timed task that measures the consistency with which subjects respond to a visual stimulus. Research indicates increased sleep debt or sleep deficit correlates
Psychomotor_vigilance_task
Inflammation of the eye
million people get acute conjunctivitis each year in the United States. Typically they get better in one or two weeks. If visual loss, significant pain
Conjunctivitis
Medical condition due to rapid exposure to low oxygen at high altitude
Altitude sickness, the mildest form being acute mountain sickness (AMS), is a harmful effect of high altitude, caused by rapid exposure to low amounts
Altitude_sickness
Eye that appears red due to illness or injury
anti-inflammatory drops. acute closed-angle glaucoma – implies injury to the optic nerve with the potential for irreversible vision loss which may be permanent
Red_eye_(medicine)
Mitochondrially inherited degeneration of retinal nerve cells
phosphorylation chain in mitochondria. Clinically, there is an acute onset of visual loss, first in one eye, and then a few weeks to months later in the
Leber's hereditary optic neuropathy
Leber's_hereditary_optic_neuropathy
Acute inflammation diseases of the optic nerve and spinal cord
disabilities arise from the acute attacks. Approximately 20% of patients with monophasic NMO have permanent visual loss, and 30% have permanent paralysis
Neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder
Neuromyelitis_optica_spectrum_disorder
Temporary loss of hearing due to stress
physiological effects of the acute stress response, specifically an increased heart rate. In times of high stress, caused by both visual and auditory triggers
Auditory_exclusion
Severe confusion that develops quickly, and often fluctuates in intensity
Delirium (formerly acute confusional state, an ambiguous term that is now discouraged) is a specific state of acute confusion attributable to the direct
Delirium
Inflammation of the cornea of the eye
microbiological culture or other testing to identify the causative pathogen. Acute epithelial keratitis Nummular keratitis Interstitial keratitis Disciform
Keratitis
Cognitive disorder of face perception
decision-making) remain intact. The term originally referred to a condition following acute brain damage (acquired prosopagnosia), but a congenital or developmental
Prosopagnosia
Parasympathetic nervous system inhibitors
Photophobia Visual disturbances [citation needed] Periodic flashes of light Periodic changes in visual field Visual snow Restricted or "tunnel vision" Visual, auditory
Anticholinergic
Condition after taking ketamine
carry significant physical and psychological risks associated with both acute toxicity and chronic exposure. Ketamine is an NMDA receptor antagonist,
K-hole
Device intended to restore vision to blind people
on the circumstances surrounding the loss of sight. For retinal prostheses, which are the most prevalent visual prosthetic under development (due to ease
Visual_prosthesis
Perception that only seems real
additional significance. Hallucinations can occur in any sensory modality—visual, auditory, olfactory, gustatory, tactile, proprioceptive, equilibrioceptive
Hallucination
Episodic inflammation of the optic nerve
with one relapse Objectively measured visual loss NMO-IgG seronegative Contrast enhancement on imaging of acutely inflamed optic nerves Response to immunosuppressive
Chronic relapsing inflammatory optic neuropathy
Chronic_relapsing_inflammatory_optic_neuropathy
Transient loss of consciousness and postural tone
is underlying fear or anxiety (e.g., social circumstances), or acute fear (e.g., acute threat, needle phobia), the vaso-motor centre demands an increased
Syncope_(medicine)
Medical condition
[citation needed] In people with acute endophthalmitis, combined steroid treatment with antibiotics have been found to improve visual outcomes, versus patients
Endophthalmitis
Asymmetrically-impaired spatial awareness due to a brain hemisphere being damaged
redundant processing of the right visual fields by both hemispheres. Hence the right hemisphere is able to compensate for the loss of left hemisphere function
Hemispatial_neglect
Type of unpleasant bodily feeling
over-the-counter pain medications are useful in 20% to 70% of cases of common acute pain, such as post-tooth extraction pain. Psychological factors such as
Pain
Medical condition
rapidly worsening visual field defect or double vision caused by compression of nerves surrounding the gland. This is often followed by acute symptoms caused
Pituitary_apoplexy
Excess accumulation of fluid in the brain
brain cancer, brain infections, low blood sodium levels, high altitude, and acute liver failure. Diagnosis is based on symptoms and physical examination findings
Cerebral_edema
Medical disorders that destroy blood vessels by inflammation
the disease, separating patients with favourable or complicated progress. Acute onset of vasculitis-like symptoms in small children or babies may instead
Vasculitis
Chemical compound
tentative evidence it might improve visual snow symptoms for some. Acetazolamide is also used for the treatment of acute mountain sickness. In the prevention
Acetazolamide
Damage to the brain's memory capacity
Memory loss is the loss of memory, the faculty of the mind by which data or information is encoded, stored, and retrieved when needed. Memory loss is usually
Memory_disorder
Buildup of metabolic waste due to kidney dysfunction
as chronic kidney disease and acute kidney injury. Symptoms of protein toxicity include unexplained vomiting and loss of appetite. Untreated protein
Protein_toxicity
Medical condition
atrophy, one can see a loss in volume of the dorsal and ventral visual pathways, where visual stimuli is brought to the visual cortex and integrated information
Cerebral_atrophy
Neurological impairment of voluntary muscle movement
to indicate ataxia due to dysfunction of the vestibular system, which in acute and unilateral cases is associated with prominent vertigo, nausea, and vomiting
Ataxia
Medical condition
include:[citation needed] Blurry vision Acute onset bilateral visual loss OR painless progressive visual loss Decreased vision with pain Floaters Headaches
Progressive outer retinal necrosis
Progressive_outer_retinal_necrosis
Medical condition
syndrome (PSS) also known as glaucomatocyclitic crisis (GCC) is a rare acute ocular condition with unilateral attacks of mild granulomatous anterior
Posner–Schlossman_syndrome
Physiological disturbance of perception
together: the visual system (eyes), vestibular system (ears) and proprioception (the body's sense of where it is in space). Degeneration or loss of function
Balance_disorder
Persistence of visual distortions after using drugs
without a current acute or chronic hallucinogen intake, the disturbance is referred to as HPPD. Horowitz classified also three types of visual flashbacks: (a)
Hallucinogen persisting perception disorder
Hallucinogen_persisting_perception_disorder
Gradual retinal degeneration leading to progressive sight loss
(IRD) that cause loss of vision. Symptoms include trouble seeing at night and decreasing peripheral vision (side and upper or lower visual field). As peripheral
Retinitis_pigmentosa
Damage to the optic nerve's front part due to lack of blood flow
not always devastating as visual acuity may remain only moderately impaired. Furthermore, most cases of NAION involve the loss of a hemifield (either the
Anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Anterior_ischemic_optic_neuropathy
Disruption or damage to living tissue
on wound location, injury mechanism, depth of injury, timing of onset (acute vs chronic), and wound sterility, among other factors. Treatment strategies
Wound
Medical condition
usually via light therapy but sometimes even via exchange transfusion. Acute bilirubin encephalopathy is the early stages of the disorder of hyperbilirubinemia
Bilirubin_encephalopathy
Complete loss of subjective self-identity
Ego death is a "complete loss of subjective self-identity". The term is used in various intertwined contexts, with related meanings. The 19th-century philosopher
Ego_death
Medical condition
self-limiting disease, and usually requires no treatment. If related visual symptoms or other acute orbital compression symptoms are present, lateral canthotomy
Orbital_emphysema
Physiological reaction to a perceived threat or harmful event
fight-or-flight or the fight-flight-or-freeze response, also known as hyperarousal or acute stress response, is a physiological reaction that occurs in response to
Fight-or-flight_response
Disease that damages the myelin sheaths around nerves
neuritis as the most common presenting symptom, people with MS notice sub-acute loss of vision, often associated with pain worsening on eye movement, and reduced
Multiple_sclerosis
Primary cell of the nervous system
to promote resealing of severed parts, axonal injuries initially lead to acute axonal degeneration, which is the rapid separation of the proximal and distal
Neuron
Medical condition
variety of symptoms, characterized by an altered mental status, memory loss, and visual problems. Toxic encephalopathy can be caused by various chemicals,
Toxic_encephalopathy
visual loss, both eyes 369.4 Legal blindness, as defined in U.S.A. 369.6 Blindness, one eye 369.7 Low vision, one eye 369.8 Unqualified visual loss,
List of ICD-9 codes 320–389: diseases of the nervous system and sense organs
List_of_ICD-9_codes_320–389:_diseases_of_the_nervous_system_and_sense_organs
Cysticercosis of the brain
found in the subretinal space, causing a gradual reduction in visual acuity or visual field abnormalities. The cysts can cause inflammation of the vitreous
Neurocysticercosis
Inability to smell
investigate loss of smell and related chemosensory symptoms. Studies have indicated that patients who presented with anosmia during the acute phase of COVID-19
Anosmia
Medical condition
Ascending cholangitis, also known as acute cholangitis or simply cholangitis, is inflammation of the bile duct, usually caused by bacteria ascending from
Ascending_cholangitis
Abnormal formation of clumps of inflammatory cells (granulomata)
uveitis, uveoparotitis, and retinal inflammation, which may result in loss of visual acuity or blindness. The most common ophthalmologic manifestation of
Sarcoidosis
Inflammation of membranes around the brain
Meningitis (pl. meningitides) is acute or chronic inflammation of the protective membranes covering the brain and spinal cord, collectively called the
Meningitis
Chronic disease caused by bacterial infection
skin, and eyes. This nerve damage may result in the loss of nociception, which can lead to the loss of parts of a person's extremities from repeated injuries
Leprosy
Progressive neurodegenerative disease
Use of Physical Restraints in Patients With Dementia Who Are Admitted to Acute Old Age Psychiatry Wards With Agitation". BJPsych Open. 10 (S1): S141. doi:10
Alzheimer's_disease
Human disease caused by parasitic worms called schistosomes
(hepatosplenomegaly) Hives Acute schistosomiasis self-resolves within 2–8 weeks in most cases, but a small proportion of people have persistent weight loss, diarrhea,
Schistosomiasis
Clinical-stage biotechnology company developing novel cell therapies
progenitor cell therapy in Phase 1/2a development for the treatment of acute spinal cord injuries; (iii) VAC2, an allogeneic dendritic cell therapy produced
Lineage_Cell_Therapeutics
Genetic multisystem copper-transport disease
the anterior and posterior lens capsule. Neither causes significant visual loss. KF rings occur in approximately 66% of diagnosed cases (more often in
Wilson's_disease
Decreased ability to see color or color differences
eyes"), photophobia (light sensitivity), reduced visual acuity, and myopia (nearsightedness). Visual acuity usually falls to the 20/50 to 20/400 range
Color_blindness
Eye disease characterized by leakage of fluid under the retina
half-dose PDT treatment resulted in improved visual acuity and less recurrence of CSC in patients with acute CSC, compared to patients in the control group
Central serous chorioretinopathy
Central_serous_chorioretinopathy
Medical condition of lack of oxygen in the tissues
Movements During and After Acute Exposure to Hypobaric Hypoxia". In d'Ydewalle, Géry; Van Rensbergen, Johan (eds.). Visual and Oculomotor Functions: Advances
Hypoxia_(medicine)
Dizziness with sensation of moving or surrounding objects moving
the same side. Due to a rapid compensation[clarification needed] process, acute vertigo as a result of a peripheral lesion tends to improve in a short period
Vertigo
Condition caused by acute stress
Incident stress is a condition caused by acute stress which overwhelms a staff person trained to deal with critical incidents such as within the line
Incident_stress
Lower-back pain that can extend down the leg
of gabapentin for acute pain relief in those with chronic sciatica. Anticonvulsants and biologics have not been shown to improve acute or chronic sciatica
Sciatica
Medical condition
disease is a type of systemic vasculitis of medium-sized vessels with an acute onset that primarily affects young children. Fever, conjunctivitis, infection
Systemic_vasculitis
United States military acronym
hearing aid; or acute or chronic ear disease. H-4. Functional level below the standards of "3". A3.1.1. Definition: Unaided hearing loss in either ear with
PULHES_Factor
Medication used to treat epilepsy and migraine
drug "in a very small number of people, about 1 in 500." Symptoms of acute and acute on chronic exposure to topiramate range from asymptomatic to status
Topiramate
Canadian actor (Night Heat, Daddy’s Gone A-Hunting, The Boys in Company C), acute myeloid leukemia. Jarosław Jechorek, 65, Polish basketball player (Lech
Deaths_in_2026
1985 book by Oliver Sacks
neighboring parts of the body), due to acute polyneuropathy. Over the course of months, she learns to control her body by visual feedback alone. The Man Who Fell
The Man Who Mistook His Wife for a Hat
The_Man_Who_Mistook_His_Wife_for_a_Hat
Medical condition from optic nerve damage
The natural progression of NAION following acute vision loss typically includes an improvement in visual acuity by 3 or more lines on the Early Treatment
Non-arteritic anterior ischemic optic neuropathy
Non-arteritic_anterior_ischemic_optic_neuropathy
Set of signs and symptoms that are associated with lesions of the optic chiasm
below. Pituitary apoplexy is one of the few acute chiasmal syndromes. It can lead to sudden visual loss as the hemorrhagic adenoma rapidly enlarges.
Chiasmal_syndrome
ACUTE VISUAL-LOSS
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Boy/Male
Gujarati, Hindu, Indian, Jain, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Sindhi, Tamil, Telugu, Traditional
Big; Huge; Broad; Great; Immense; Giant; Massive; Long; Bold; Mercy; Star
Girl/Female
Australian, Danish, French, German, Latin, Portuguese
Acute Hearing
Girl/Female
Indian
Example, Copy, Torch, Light, Lightened, Sparkling, Shining
Boy/Male
Hindu
Vishtrata- enlarge
Male
Hindi/Indian
(विशाल) Hindi name VISHAL means "large."
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit, Telugu
Calm; Sharp; Spacious
Girl/Female
Biblical
Parables, governing.
Male
Spanish
Spanish form of Roman Latin Vitalis, VIDAL means "of life; vital."
Girl/Female
Muslim
Example, Copy, Torch, Light, Lightened, Sparkling, Shining
Boy/Male
Hindu
Huge, Broad, Great
Girl/Female
Indian
Example, Copy, Torch, Light, Lightened, Sparkling, Shining
Boy/Male
Hindu
Great
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Shiva
Surname or Lastname
English, of French (Huguenot) origin
English, of French (Huguenot) origin : altered form of French Vassal, status name for a medieval retainer (see Vassell).
Boy/Male
Hindu
Girl/Female
Muslim
Example, Copy, Torch, Light, Lightened, Sparkling, Shining
Boy/Male
Sikh
Heroic protector, Protector of the brave
Boy/Male
Hindu
Lord Shiva
Boy/Male
Hindu
Faith, Trust
Girl/Female
Muslim
Fragrance
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Girl/Female
Muslim
A narrator of Hadith
Boy/Male
Australian, Greek
Noble; Immortal
Boy/Male
Hindu
Respectable
Girl/Female
Tamil
Vedantika | வேதாநà¯à®¤à®¿à®•à®¾
Knowing Vedas
Boy/Male
Tamil
Jyotindra | ஜà¯à®¯à¯‹à®¤à®¿à®¨à¯à®¤à¯à®°
Lord of life
Boy/Male
Tamil
Bhavyaraj | பவà¯à®¯à®°à®¾à®œ
Grand, Splendid, Goddess Parvati
Boy/Male
Hindu, Indian, Kannada, Malayalam, Marathi, Telugu
Lord Krishna
Boy/Male
Biblical, German
Stranger; Gathered Together
Boy/Male
Indian
Petitioner, An afghan tribe
Boy/Male
Sikh
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a.
Pertaining to, or resembling, a disk; as, discal cells.
a.
Of or pertaining to rites or ritual; as, ritual service or sacrifices; the ritual law.
v. t.
To treat as a vassal; to subject to control; to enslave.
a.
Of or pertaining to a widow; vidual.
v. t.
To supply with provisions for subsistence; to provide with food; to store with sustenance; as, to victual an army; to victual a ship.
a.
Sharp at the end; ending in a sharp point; pointed; -- opposed to blunt or obtuse; as, an acute angle; an acute leaf.
v. t.
To give an acute sound to; as, he acutes his rising inflection too much.
a.
Having nice or quick sensibility; susceptible to slight impressions; acting keenly on the senses; sharp; keen; intense; as, a man of acute eyesight, hearing, or feeling; acute pain or pleasure.
a.
Moderalely acute.
a.
Gloomy to the eye or ear; sorrowful and depressing to the feelings; foreboding; cheerless; dull; dreary; as, a dismal outlook; dismal stories; a dismal place.
a.
Having acute angles; as, an acute-angled triangle, a triangle with every one of its angles less than a right angle.
a.
Attended with symptoms of some degree of severity, and coming speedily to a crisis; -- opposed to chronic; as, an acute disease.
a.
Pertaining to that which is distal; as, the distal tuberosities of a bone.
pl.
of Vista
a.
High, or shrill, in respect to some other sound; -- opposed to grave or low; as, an acute tone or accent.
a.
Of or pertaining to sight; used in sight; serving as the instrument of seeing; as, the visual nerve.
a.
Resembling a vassal; slavish; servile.
a.
Having nice discernment; perceiving or using minute distinctions; penetrating; clever; shrewd; -- opposed to dull or stupid; as, an acute observer; acute remarks, or reasoning.
a.
Coming without regularity; occasional; incidental; as, casual expenses.
a.
Belonging or relating to life, either animal or vegetable; as, vital energies; vital functions; vital actions.