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Blindness

Blindness is vision loss or vision impairment. Some diseases that cause blindness are cataracts, glaucoma, diabetic retinopathy, childhood blindness, macular degeneration, onchocerciasis and trachoma.

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What caused Helen's blindness?

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In Greek mythology, Helen's blindness was caused by the goddess Athena, who felt that Helen needed to be punished for her role in the Trojan War. Athena struck Helen blind during her escape from Troy, leading to her being reunited with her husband Menelaus in Sparta.

Did Rabindranath Tagore have colour blindness?

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Yes, Rabindranath Tagore was believed to have red-green color blindness. This condition influenced his artistic works, particularly his use of bold and contrasting colors in his paintings and writings.

Why did John Milton wrote the poem On his Blindness?

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John Milton wrote the poem "On His Blindness" to reflect on his own struggles with blindness and his search for meaning and purpose in his life despite his physical limitations. The poem grapples with themes of acceptance, faith, and finding value in serving God through different means beyond just sight.

What poems did milton write in octosyllabic couplet IL Penseroso On his blindness On the late massacre in piedmont Lycidas?

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John Milton wrote "Il Penseroso" and "L'Allegro" in octosyllabic couplets. "On His Blindness" was written in iambic pentameter, "On the Late Massacre in Piedmont" is a sonnet in iambic pentameter, and "Lycidas" is an elegy written in varying meters.

Can you tell about the title of the poem on His blindness?

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The title of the poem "On His Blindness" by John Milton refers to the poet's own blindness. It explores Milton's reflections on how he can still serve God and fulfill his purpose despite his loss of sight. The poem delves into themes of acceptance, patience, and the inner spiritual journey of coming to terms with one's limitations.

On his blindness content analysis and poetic devices?

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John Milton's poem "On His Blindness" reflects on his struggle with losing his sight and questioning how to serve God in his condition. The poem uses various poetic devices, such as metaphor ("they also serve who only stand and wait"), alliteration ("Patience to prevent That murmur") and enjambment to convey emotions and themes of acceptance, faith, and the value of inner spiritual service.

How long does it take snow blindness to occur?

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Snow blindness can occur within a few hours of exposure to bright sunlight reflecting off snow. Symptoms usually manifest within 6-12 hours and can include eye pain, redness, tearing, and temporary vision loss. It's important to protect your eyes with sunglasses or goggles when in snowy conditions to prevent snow blindness.

Central idea of on his blindness by john Milton?

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John milton's soonet 'On His Blindnes' presents his religious attitude.It contains the noble idea of firm faith in God. John Milton became blind at the age of fourty-four.Hence,he complains to God against the injustice done to him.Soon he realizes his mistake and the superamacy of God.He feels that God does not want any return for His gifts.The only service to God is to bear patiently all the misfortunes.Milton realizes that he should not complain against God because the way of God are just.

Where can you find signs of good fortune?

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Signs of good fortune can be found in positive events or outcomes such as unexpected windfalls, receiving good news, encountering lucky symbols like four-leaf clovers or horseshoes, or experiencing a series of fortunate events in a short period of time. Some people also believe that finding certain objects or encountering specific animals can signify good luck.

Do people know Daredevil is blind?

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In some versions of the Daredevil story, some characters are aware that he is blind, while others are not. Matt Murdock (Daredevil's alter ego) keeps his blindness a secret to protect his identity as a vigilante.

Can a blind person ride a horse?

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It really depends on the individual horse. Some never adjust while others seem not to notice much at all. I have been to horse shows and have competed against one-eyed horses. And horses that have lost all sight can live long, happy lives if kept in a small enclosure. Many owners of blind horses will put a companion horse with the blind one as a 'seeing-eye horse.

How does technology help people?

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It helps us advance in knowledge setting us above apes and other animals it has excelled us in the practice of medicine and has helped us reach the moon but it has also let people become obese and lazy and has also helped to keep people alive when they should be dead because they are put on life support and that is just cruel to keep someone alive when they are ready to go just for your own feelings. Technology is also a way for our entertainment. We use technology in every aspect of our everyday lives. If you watch what u do every day you will see that no matter where you go there is technology. Cars, microwaves, television, video games, showers, etc. are all forms of technology we use on a daily basis so technology is good and bad. Onless the people are sick.

How could being blind affect a persons life?

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If they are used to having one, it's a sense of loss and having to relearn how to travel.

If they have never had a guide dog in the first place, they would just use a cane.

Some blind prefer to use dogs, while others prefer not to. There is no right or wrong decision.

Can baytril cause blindness in your dog?

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according to the packaging on Baytril, it should not be given during the rapid growth period so for small dogs it should not be given till after 8 mos and giant breeds, not till after 18 mos. It can cause cartilage deterioration.

What would cause water to seep out from under the toilet bowl onto the floor when the toilet is flushed?

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2 things. Thing 1 - you have a partial clog somewhere in your pipes, this is why the water is backing up in the first place. Thing 2 - the wax seal under the bottom of your toilet (you can't see it because its UNDER the toilet) is broken. Buy a new one at home depot and install (very easy, I've done it before without any prior knowledge) AFTER you have the clog removed. Try sticking a water hose as deep as possible into your outside tap leading to your plumbing - then turn it on full blast. This works for me every 8 months (stupid dry texas!). if the lines are not clogged, you need a new wax ring I had a problem similar to this. I changed the wax ring several times, but after a couple of months it would happen again. I snaked it myself a few times, but the problem came back a couple months later. Had Roto-Rooter out, but the problem came back a couple months later. I installed a brand new toilet (with wax ring), but the problem still came back. The best advice I can give is to get something that will prevent roots from coming back into the main sewer drain. Roots always seemed to be the one thing I could pull out of the drain when I snaked it.

How do blind people use websites?

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Access technology such as Freedom Scientific's JAWS for Windows screen reading software enable the blind to use mainstream computer applications. Most legally blind people (70% of them across all ages, according to the Seattle Lighthouse for the Blind) do not use computers. Only a small fraction of this population, when compared to the sighted community, have Internet access. This bleak outlook is changing, however, as availability of assistive technology increases, accompanied by concerted efforts to ensure the accessibility of information technology to all potential users, including the blind. Linux distributions (as Live CDs) for the blind include Oralux and Adriane Knoppix, the latter developed in part by Adriane Knopper who has a visual impairment. The Macintosh OS also comes with a built-in screen reader, called VoiceOver. The movement towards greater web accessibility is opening a far wider number of websites to adaptive technology, making the web a more inviting place for visually impaired surfers. Experimental approaches in sensory substitution are beginning to provide access to arbitrary live views from a camera.

What would cause a toilet to make high pitched sounds after it has been flushed and the water is filling back up?

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The ballcock is bad. Replace it.

ANS 2 - It's inexpensive and easy to replace with new style fill valve. Ballcocks are inefficient and prone to problems. Go to any 'big box' store and look at new Valves like Fluidmaster A 400, Pro 45, or similar - less than $20 and can be fitted in a half hour .

Do blind people go to special schools?

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no they have speical teachers help them look at ur school their is probly blind people

Is blindness only generically inherited by males?

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No, but it is almost exclusively a male condition.

Do blind people know if there asleep or when there awake?

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Yes. The feeling of consciousness doesn't differ through the ability of sight. It would be the same as a sight-able person. - KyeShirosaki

Can you qualify for any kind of disability from having severe amblyopia in one eye and still work?

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Get a job and stop trying to take money from people who actually earned it. I'm sure you can see perfectly fine out of the other eye.

Does hydrochlorothiazide cause hyperglycemia?

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The connection between diuretics and hyperglycemia involves intracellular K+ levels. Intracellular K+ is involved in the secretion of a lot of hormones...including insulin. Some diuretics cause hypokalemia, (decrease in K+). This inhibits insulin secretion and can lead to hyperglycemia. It's not really a problem unless the patient is pre-diabetic. In that case, it is significant enough to push them over to diabetes. Hope this helped!

Does a pupil in a blind persons eye change?

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the pupil itself has the same job as a normal pupil would. It may look alittle diffrent depending on the person's condition. but otherwise no. it does not change