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Amaurosis fugax
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Universidad Católica de Santiago de Guayaquil
Student: Ma. Stephany Vera
Subjetc: Tecnical English
6th semester D
AMAUROSIS FUGAX CAUSED BY A BRANCH RETINAL ARTERY EMBOLUS
Definition
Application in medicine
Regular check-ups to check the health of your carotid artery. Diet change and medication. Aspirin, warfarin, surgery is done to remove the blockage.
Amaurosis Fugax: Attack of retina. Interruption of blood flow transient monocular blindness. Rapid Fading of vision sometimes affecting only a portion of the visal field.
Retinal Artery: the retinal artery branches off the ophthalmic artery, running inferior to the optic nerve within its dural sheath to the eyeball.
Embolus: foreign object, such as blood clot or tissue, that is circulating in blood stream.
Pros and Cons
Issue Applied in Ecuador
In Ecuador, it is estimated that the 0.9% of ecuadorians (approximately 90 thousand people) according to CIVE (International Clinic of the Vision of Ecuador) suffers cases of amaurosis fugax.
Pros:
- The loss of vision is usually temporary.
- It can be controlled with a healthy diet and exercise.
- Its most effective treatment is 300 mg aspirin for day.
Cons:
- Sudden loss of vision in one of the eyes.
- It can cause a stroke.
- If you are not seen by an ophthalmologist, you can lose your vision permanently.
Conclusion
Amaurosis Fugax is caused by ischemia to the retina, often associated with carotid stenosis. Does not result in permanent disability. It means you have atherosclerosis and an increased risk for stroke