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A Systematic Approach to Managing Acute Visual Loss: A Comprehensive Review of Literature.

Fatima Hajj, Padraig Totten, Doria Stephanie Chavez, Diana Carolina Cortés Jaimes, Diti Patel, Gabriel Andres Soria Behr, Gilberto González, Avin Khushiramani

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Review in Cureus, 2026. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Not yet cited in PubMed.

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8 authors.

Fatima HajjMedicine, Lebanese University Faculty of Medicine, Beirut, LBN.
Padraig TottenInternal Medicine, Northern Ireland Medical and Dental Training Agency, Belfast, GBR.
Doria Stephanie ChavezGeneral Medicine, Universidad de Guadalajara Centro Universitario de Ciencias de la Salud, Guadalajara, MEX.
Diana Carolina Cortés JaimesMedicine, Pontificia Universidad Javeriana, Bogotá, COL.
Diti PatelOphthalmology, Baroda Medical College, Vadodara, IND.
Gabriel Andres Soria BehrInternal Medicine, University of Guayaquil, Guayaquil, ECU.
Gilberto GonzálezMedicine, Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Monterrey, Monterrey, MEX.
Avin KhushiramaniOphthalmology, Maharashtra Institute of Medical Education and Research (MIMER) Medical College, Talegaon, IND.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Acute vision loss is a clinical emergency that needs to be diagnosed promptly and managed early in order to prevent irreversible vision loss. This review provides a comprehensive synthesis of literature regarding differential diagnosis, diagnostic approaches, management strategies, and red flags of acute vision loss. A systematic review of relevant articles was conducted using databases such as PubMed and Scopus. The findings highlight that the rapid differentiation among various etiologies of acute vision loss through detailed history-taking, thorough ophthalmic examination, and other investigations is crucial for timely intervention. The early diagnosis of the underlying etiology is essential for initiating appropriate treatment and preserving the vision. Despite improvements in diagnostic techniques, delayed diagnosis is still a major challenge. This review outlines a systematic approach to acute vision loss and provides future research directions to enhance early detection and patient outcomes.

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acute vision lossdiagnosisemergency departmentmanagementoptic neuropathyred flagsretina

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PMID41755933
PMCPMC12932673

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