What are the causes for sudden loss of vision?
Dr Noshir Shroff
Director,
Shroff Eye Centre,
Delhi
Director,
Shroff Eye Centre,
Delhi
Q: A 6 months pregnant lady 24 years old is suffering from sudden loss of vision. What are the causes and which investigations should be done for a diagnosis?
A:The most important causes are vascular in nature. These could cause reduced blood supply to the retina or optic nerve. Hence a complete cardiovascular work up is advised including coagulation profile. These details are necessary for further opinion.