
Hello Doctor My Husband Was Experiencing Loss Of Vision In

Hello Doctor
My husband was experiencing loss of vision in the right eye for few minutes,say 3 to 4 minutes for the last one month. This was experienced for 5 times. When consulted eye doctor, eye tests were done and all reports are normal. Eye specialist advised to take consultation of neurologist and cardiologist for further.
As no neurologist was available in the hospital on the day of our visit, we consulted neuro surgeon. He advised for MRI scan. Report says old lacunar infarct in right cerebellar hemisphere. Doctor advised my husband to take ecosprin life long.
My husband is a having BP for past 9 years. Creatinine levels are 2.0.
Please advise in this regard.
Treatment advised is along correct lines.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for posting your query.
I am Dr Sudhir Kumar, Neurologist, and I would try my best to help you.
I have noted your husband's clinical details. Based on this, the diagnosis is amaurosis fugax, a type of transient ischemic attack (TIA). In this condition, the blood supply to brain reduces for a short period, resulting in loss of vision. Taking Aspirin would prevent TIA and stroke in future.
Risk factors should also be assessed, which include diabetes, high BP and cholesterol. If found, they should also be treated.
I hope my answer helps. Please get back if you have any follow up queries or if you require any additional information.
Wishing you good health,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD (Internal Medicine), DM (Neurology) XXXXXXX Consultant Neurologist
Apollo Hospitals, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
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Symptoms would stop with proper treatment.
Detailed Answer:
Thank you for getting back.
Symptoms of vision loss should stop with proper treatment. Please upload the following reports for further advice:
1. MRI with MR Angiogram report,
2. Carotid doppler report
3. Blood test reports- HbA1C, Lipid profile and homocysteine.
Best wishes,
Dr Sudhir Kumar MD DM


Thanks for your reply.
Despite taking ecosprin sometimes loss of vision takes place for 5 to 10 minutes alternate day or in a week. Ecosprin was started from last week. Is this happens normally in a patient.
He is a banker and has 7 more years service.
He is under medication and using foll tablets for hypertension and to control of creatinine levels under supervision of nephrologist
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Please give suggestions for him.
Is this a curable one ?
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