Case Report: Recurrent Transient Monocular Vision Loss Secondary to Protein C Deficiency

CONCLUSIONS Transient monocular vision loss is a symptom commonly encountered by eye care providers, which necessitates emergent evaluation to reduce stroke risk if the symptom appears vascular in origin. Testing for hypercoagulable conditions is indicated in patients demonstrating recurrent transient monocular vision loss, even if there is no known personal or family history of venous thromboembolism. Eye care providers need to be aware of this association between hypercoagulable conditions and transient vision loss to aid in prompt diagnosis and treatment with the goal of preventing stroke and permanent vision loss.
Source: Optometry and Vision Science - Category: Opthalmology Tags: REPORTS Source Type: research