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).
Also called: Loss of vision, Vision loss, Visual loss.
Conditions associated with visual loss
The following conditions have been associated with visual loss in medical literature. This is informational and not a diagnosis.
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis
Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
Alstrom syndrome
A multisystemic disorder characterized by cone-rod dystrophy, hearing loss, obesity, insulin resistance and hy...
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 ...
Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form
Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form is a medical condition tha...
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 s...
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 medica...
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy
Facioscapulohumeral dystrophy is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Full NF2-related schwannomatosis
Full NF2-related schwannomatosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs...
GATA2 deficiency spectrum
GATA2 deficiency spectrum is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Giant cell arteritis
Giant cell arteritis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Glioblastoma
Glioblastoma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Hypertension
Chronically elevated blood pressure that puts strain on the heart, blood vessels, kidneys, and brain. Often ha...
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension
Idiopathic intracranial hypertension is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and s...
IgG4-related pachymeningitis
IgG4-related pachymeningitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Infantile Krabbe disease
Infantile Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
KID syndrome
KID syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Late-infantile/juvenile Krabbe disease
Late-infantile/juvenile Krabbe disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and...
Listeriosis
Listeriosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
MELAS
MELAS is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Microcephaly-lymphedema-chorioretinopathy syndrome
Microcephaly-lymphedema-chorioretinopathy syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various ...
Microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome
Microphthalmia with linear skin defects syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various sy...
Microsporidiosis
Microsporidiosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Multiple Sclerosis
A chronic autoimmune disease that damages the myelin sheath of nerves, causing a wide range of neurological sy...
NF2-related schwannomatosis
A tumor-prone disorder characterized by the development of multiple schwannomas and meningiomas....
Optic pathway glioma
Optic pathway glioma is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Rasmussen subacute encephalitis
Rasmussen subacute encephalitis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Severe disseminated cytomegalovirus infection in immunocompetent patients
Severe disseminated cytomegalovirus infection in immunocompetent patients is a medical condition that may be a...
Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum
Stevens-Johnson syndrome/toxic epidermal necrolysis spectrum is a medical condition that may be associated wit...
Stroke
Sudden interruption of blood flow to the brain, causing rapid loss of brain function. Time-critical medical em...
Susac syndrome
Susac syndrome is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Toxic epidermal necrolysis
Toxic epidermal necrolysis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Transient Ischemic Attack
A temporary episode of neurological dysfunction caused by a brief interruption of blood flow to the brain, oft...
Von Hippel-Lindau disease
Von Hippel-Lindau disease is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
Zygomycosis
Zygomycosis is a medical condition that may be associated with various symptoms and signs....
adrenoleukodystrophy
A peroxisomal disorder resulting in cerebral demyelination, axonal dysfunction in the spinal cord leading to s...
biotinidase deficiency
A late-onset form of multiple carboxylase deficiency, an inborn error of biotin metabolism that, if untreated,...
cerebellar ataxia-areflexia-pes cavus-optic atrophy-sensorineural hearing loss syndrome
Cerebellar ataxia - areflexia - pes cavus - optic atrophy - sensorineural hearing loss (CAPOS syndrome) is a r...
Tests providers may use to investigate visual loss
When investigating visual loss, a healthcare provider may order one or more of the following laboratory tests. Test selection is a clinical decision made by a qualified professional.
Autoimmune Disorder Panel
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Basic Heart Health Panel - Lab Tests At Healthlabs
This standard 5-test panel screens general health & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for indivi...
Basic Metabolic Panel (BMP)
Measures glucose, electrolytes, and kidney function markers....
CBC with Differential
Measures red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets to help evaluate overall health and detect disorder...
Cbc, Cmp, Ua, Thyroid, & Lipid Health Tests
Our standard health test panel includes thyroid testing, a CBC, CMP, Urinalysis, & Lipid Panel. These lab test...
Cholesterol & Lipid Test Panels
A complete cholesterol test (a lipid panel or lipid profile) is a blood test that can measure the amount of ty...
Comprehensive Heart Health Panel
This comprehensive 7-test panel screens general & cardiovascular health. It is especially helpful for individu...
Comprehensive Metabolic Panel (CMP)
Measures 14 substances in the blood to assess kidney and liver function, electrolyte balance, and blood sugar ...
Esr Test
The erythrocyte sedimentation rate (ESR) blood test, also called a sedimentation rate or sed rate, is used to ...
Female Health & Wellness Panels
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General Health & Wellness Testing
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Symptoms commonly seen alongside visual loss
Bladder Problems
Difficulty controlling urination, which can be related to neurological or urinary conditions....
Cognitive Impairment
Difficulty with thinking, memory, concentration, or decision-making, which can have many causes....
Dizziness
A feeling of lightheadedness, unsteadiness, or faintness, which can be caused by many conditions....
Optic Nerve Inflammation
Inflammation of the optic nerve causing eye pain and vision loss, which can be associated with multiple sclero...
Scalp Tenderness
Pain or tenderness of the scalp, which can be associated with certain types of headache or inflammation....
Slurred Speech
Difficulty speaking clearly with slurred or slow speech, which can be a sign of stroke, neurological condition...
When to seek care
Seek care from a qualified healthcare provider if visual loss is severe, persistent, worsening, or accompanied by concerning symptoms. If you think you have a medical emergency, call your local emergency number immediately.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the symptom visual loss mean?
Visual loss is a health sign or symptom described in medical literature. 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).
Which conditions are associated with visual loss?
Visual loss has been reported in association with 45 conditions in the medical literature we index, including Acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, Alstrom syndrome, Alström syndrome, Amoebiasis due to free-living amoebae, Autosomal recessive generalized dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, intermediate form. These associations do not mean you have any of these conditions.
Should I see a doctor about visual loss?
You should discuss any persistent or concerning symptoms with a qualified healthcare provider. This website does not provide diagnosis. If you have severe symptoms or signs of a medical emergency, seek care immediately.