Amaurosis Fugax Definition, Causes & More
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5. Brain Tumor
Brain tumors can cause amaurosis fugax, along with other vision issues including blurring, double vision, and sensitivity to light. These problems occur when tumors put pressure on the occipital lobe of the brain, the area of the brain responsible for interpreting visual information. Tumors can also put pressure on the optic nerve, resulting in similar issues.
If the brain tumor is successfully removed, then vision problems usually go away. However, it’s important that treatment is administered early, as unchecked tumor growth can lead to blindness.7‘Brain Tumors Affecting Vision, Eye Problems.’ Moffitt Cancer Center, Moffitt Cancer Center, moffitt.org/cancers/brain-tumor/symptoms/eye-problems/.
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