Transient vision loss causes significant concern among patients and clinicians due to its diverse and potentially severe etiologies. This condition involves a temporary and sudden loss of visual acuity in one or both eyes that typically lasts seconds to minutes. Causes range from benign issues like migraines to life-threatening conditions such as carotid artery disease. Evaluation of transient vision loss requires a thorough understanding of the visual pathway, including the retina, optic nerve, and visual cortex, as disruptions at any point can lead to vision loss. The presentation varies: monocular loss suggests anterior disruption, while binocular loss suggests post-chiasmal pathology. Key causes include vascular events, ocular conditions, and neurological events. Appropriate assessment and management are crucial to address the underlying pathology and prevent permanent vision loss.Participants in this course gain a comprehensive understanding of transient vision loss, its varied presentations, and the underlying pathophysiological mechanisms. They learn to identify the different etiologies, perform thorough evaluations, and implement appropriate diagnostic and management strategies. The course emphasizes the importance of interprofessional collaboration involving ophthalmologists, neurologists, radiologists, and primary care physicians to ensure well-coordinated management and improved patient outcomes. This collaborative approach enhances the ability to promptly diagnose and treat the condition, thereby reducing the risk of permanent vision impairment and improving the overall quality of care for patients experiencing transient vision loss.
- Provider:StatPearls, LLC
- Activity Link: https://www.statpearls.com/ArticleLibrary/viewarticle/30476
- Start Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- End Date: 2023-09-01 05:00:00
- Credit Details: AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™️: 1.0 hours
Nursing: 1.0 hours
Pharmacy: 1.0 hours - MOC Credit Details: ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Accredited CME (ABS)
ABPATH - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning (ABPATH)
ABIM - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Medical Knowledge (ABIM)
ABS - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Self-Assessment (ABS)
ABP - 1.0 Point; Credit Type(s): Lifelong Learning and Self-Assessment (ABP) - Commercial Support: No
- Activity Type: Enduring Material
- CME Finder Type: Online Learning
- Fee to Participate: Variable
- Measured Outcome: Learner Knowledge, Learner/Team Competence
- Provider Ship: Directly Provided
- Registration: Open to all
- Specialty: All Practice Areas (e.g. ethics), General Pediatrics, General Surgery, Internal Medicine, Pediatric Emergency Medicine, Pediatric Neurology, Pediatric Rheumatology, Rheumatology