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Stars (Medicine)
Stars (pronunciation: /stɑːrz/) is a term used in the medical field to describe a visual symptom where patients see stars or flashes of light. This symptom is often associated with conditions affecting the eye or brain.
Etymology
The term "stars" in this context is derived from the visual similarity between the flashes of light seen by the patient and the twinkling of stars in the night sky.
Related Terms
- Migraine: A type of headache often accompanied by nausea, vomiting, and extreme sensitivity to light and sound. Seeing stars can be an aura that precedes the headache.
- Retinal Detachment: A serious eye condition where the retina pulls away from the tissue around it. Seeing stars or flashes of light is a common symptom.
- Posterior Vitreous Detachment: A condition where the vitreous humor in the eye separates from the retina. This can cause symptoms such as seeing stars or flashes of light.
- Ocular Migraine: A condition characterized by temporary vision loss or blindness in one eye. Seeing stars or flashes of light can be a symptom.
- Visual Snow: A neurological condition characterized by seeing snow or television-like static in parts of or the whole of their visual fields. Seeing stars can be a symptom.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Stars
- Wikipedia's article - Stars
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