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No significant coronary stenosis was identified. Approximately 10\u2005min after contrast medium injection, she developed rapidly progressive bilateral visual loss, which progressed to complete blindness, accompanied by dizziness but without other neurological deficits. She remained alert, with preserved pupillary light reflexes and a normal ophthalmologic examination. Emergent cranial CT and MRI, performed approximately 25\u2005min after contrast injection, showed no evidence of acute infarction or hemorrhage. Based on the close temporal association with contrast exposure and the exclusion of other causes, contrast-induced transient cortical blindness was considered. With supportive treatment, her vision gradually recovered and returned nearly to normal within one week. No abnormalities were observed at the 3-month follow-up.<\/jats:p>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Even iso-osmolar contrast agents such as iodixanol may induce transient cortical blindness. 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