1. Partial or complete loss of vision without apparent damage to the eye; blindness caused by disease of the optic nerve or brain.
Usage: medical term; often used in ophthalmology and neurology

Examples

• The patient experienced amaurosis after suffering a stroke that affected the visual cortex.
• Amaurosis fugax, a temporary form of vision loss, can be a warning sign of stroke.
• The neurologist diagnosed amaurosis in the elderly patient following complications from diabetes.
• Sudden amaurosis requires immediate medical evaluation to rule out serious underlying conditions.
• Some cases of amaurosis are reversible if treated promptly.