amaurosis
/ˌæməˈroʊsɪs/
noun
- Partial or total loss of sight that is not caused by a visible problem with the eye, often due to a condition affecting the brain or optic nerve.
- The patient was diagnosed with amaurosis after experiencing sudden vision loss in one eye.
- Doctors ruled out amaurosis when they found no damage to the optic nerve.
- Amaurosis can be temporary or permanent, depending on the underlying cause.