Even small deteriorations in vision can be worrying for patients, due to the huge impact it may have on their daily activities. When this change is severe, sudden and possibly accompanied with pain, this anxiety becomes considerably magnified. This article will cover some of the common causes of sudden loss of vision, how they can be diagnosed and subsequently managed.
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