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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimated in 1997 that cataracts are responsible for 50% of cases of blindness around the world, or 19 million people. By 2020, that figure is expected to rise to 50 million.
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∙ 7y agoIt is a medical condition in which the lens of the eye becomes progressively opaque, resulting in blurred vision
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How serious are cataracts in dogs?
Very Serious, Cataracts can easily cause blindness or death if your pet has cataracts bring him straight to the vet
Cataracts cause hazy vision and possible eventual blindness from changes in the?
cornea
Can welding cause cataracts?
Flash Burn and Blindness
What do cataracts do to your eye?
This cloudiness can cause a decrease in vision and may lead to eventual blindness.
What is the purpose of cryotherapy for cataracts?
The procedure is used to treat cataracts.Cryotherapy is performed to remove the clouding protein matter from the lens. If left untreated, cataracts may eventually cause blindness
What is the condition resulting from hardening and opacity of the lens inwhich vision becomes hazy and may eventually cause blindness?
Cataracts
What is the clouding of the lens of the eye called?
CataractCataracts are the world's #1 cause of blindness.
Can animals lose their eye sight if yes how?
The leading cause of blindness is diabeties, the next is cataracts. Animals are as susectable to both conditions as humans are.
What cures are there for blindness in horses?
It depends on the cause of course, but two readily curable causes of blindness are cataracts - a simple operation night blindness - lots and lots of beta-carotene. More serious Diabetes - curable with insulin but that's a bit expensive for a horse.
What is the disorder characterized by serious temporary or ongoing changes in function such as paralysis or blindness which are triggered by psychological factors rather than by any physical cause?
Cataracts
What is the Most Common Cause of Blindness in Nigeria?
Blindness is the inability to see anything, while vision impairment happens when an eye condition affects the visual system and its vision functions. The most common causes of blindness and vision impairment at a global level are cataracts and refractive error.
How do people become blind easily?
The major causes of blindness are injuries to the eyes, brain damage, birth defects, and congenital weaknesses of the eyes or optic nerve. Some conditions such as cataracts and glaucoma (high interior pressure) will eventually cause blindness.
