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Michael C. Brodsky, MD

Arch Ophthalmol. 2006;124:1199-1201.

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Transient monocular visual loss is a rare complaint in children since they lack the vascular risk factors found in the elderly population. I recently examined a boy who experienced numerous daily episodes of intermittent monocular visual loss that corresponded to contraction of a morning glory disc anomaly in the involved eye.

Report of a Case

A 10-year-old boy complained of multiple daily episodes of sudden and complete monocular visual loss that lasted from 10 to 40 seconds and were followed by complete visual recovery. These episodes often occurred without any apparent stimulus or warning but were sometimes precipitated by turning his head abruptly, heat, and exercise. He had a history of migraine headaches but was otherwise healthy and taking no medications. Results of magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography were normal.

On examination, visual acuity was 20/20 OU. Both pupils reacted briskly to light and there was no afferent . . . [Full Text of this Article]

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