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amaurosis
noun[ Cusually singular or U ]
medical specializeduk /ˌæm.ɔːˈrəʊ.sɪs/ us /ˌæm.ɔːˈroʊ.sɪs/pluralamaurosesuk /ˌæm.ɔːˈrəʊ.siːz/ us /ˌæm.ɔːˈroʊ.siːz/
the condition of being unable to see, especially when no damage to the eye can be seen:
It is important to rule out amaurosis fugax, temporary blindness due to a lack of blood flow to the eye.
Leber's congenital amaurosis is a rare disease caused by a defect in a gene that is crucial to the retina's ability to convert light into signals to the brain.
Those experiencing amaurosis are advised to consult a doctor immediately as any form of vision loss, even if temporary, may indicate the presence of a serious problem.
If the loss of vision is intermittent, it is likely to be amaurosis fugax.
These amauroses originate from an involvement of both the optic tracts or occipital areas.
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Synonym
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