Visual loss
Loss of visual acuity (implying that vision was better at a certain time point in life). Otherwise the term reduced visual acuity should be used (or a subclass of that).
What is Visual loss?
Visual loss is a symptom that people may experience for many reasons. It can be related to infections, chronic conditions, injuries, medication effects, or other health changes. The presence of this symptom alone does not diagnose any condition.
If you have Visual loss that is severe, persistent, or accompanied by other warning signs, contact a qualified healthcare provider.
Possible conditions associated with Visual loss
The following conditions have been associated with Visual loss. Only a health professional can determine the underlying cause.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Alstrom syndrome
A multisystemic disorder characterized by cone-rod dystrophy, hearing loss, obesity, insulin resistance and hyperinsulin...
Alström syndrome
Alström syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae
Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form
Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form is a medical condition that may be a...
Batten Disease
A group of rare inherited nervous system disorders that typically begin in childhood and progressively impair vision, mo...
Biotinidase deficiency
A late-onset form of multiple carboxylase deficiency, an inborn error of biotin metabolism that, if untreated, is charac...
Blau syndrome
Blau syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome 2
Any Brown-Vialetto-van Laere syndrome in which the cause of the disease is a mutation in the SLC52A2 gene.
Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt
Dural sinus malformation with arteriovenous shunt is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms an...
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation
Facial dysmorphism-developmental delay-behavioral abnormalities syndrome due to WAC point mutation is a medical conditio...
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs.
Related symptoms
When to seek medical care
Seek urgent care if Visual loss is severe, sudden, or occurs with chest pain, difficulty breathing, confusion, severe weakness, or other serious symptoms.