Med. [mod.L., a. Gr. ἀμαύρωσις, n. of action f. ἀμαυρό-ειν to darken, f. ἀμαυρ-ός dark, dim.] Partial or total loss of sight arising from disease of the optic nerve, usually without external change in the eye.
1657. Phys. Dict., Amaurosis, gutta serena, a disease in the eyes, viz. when the sight is gone, and no fault to be seen.
1704. Lond. Gaz., mmmmlix/4. Forerunner of an Amaurosis or Gutta Serena.
1843. Carlyle, Past & Pr. (1858), 81. Thick serene opacity, thicker than amaurosis.
1876. Athenæum, 16 Dec., 806/3. An attack of amaurosis had suspended his labours and studies for some months.
