Whiteouts due to cardiovascular changes are more common in aging adults and can often be reversed by having them sit down for moment to regroup. Whiteouts due to physical exertion most often subside after a few minutes of rest and recovery. Days that have a high "feels like" temperature are common culprits. Fighter pilots experience more whiteout, blackout, greyout, and redout situations than the average person.
However, auto accidents, amusement park rides, strenuous activities, medical conditons, prescription or over-the-counter drugs and certain occupations, create exposures for sudden changes to your vision. Fortunately, fighter pilots are trained to recognize the effects of G-force and use the changes in vision as an indicator that they are reaching maximum performance without losing consciousness.
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