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Is there any research currently being conducted on color blindness?
There will never be a cure or treatment
Is there a cure fo color blindness?
No, unfortunately, there is currently no cure for color blindness. There also is absolutely no treatment for this ailment either.
In Indonesia people with a disorder termed chicken eyes actually suffer from?
night blindness.
Can pituitary gland tumor cause blindness?
Yes, if it presses on the optic chiasm, it can cause blindness. There is effective medical treatment to prevent or address this late complication.
Do any famous people have color blindness?
howie mandle has color blindness and so does oprah
Who has used sugar to treat moon blindness in horses?
this is an old wives tale. not a valid treatment. Dr. Rozen
Can night blindness be reversed?
There are many different kinds and treatments vary Night blindness is a rare disease, which affects about less than 200,000 people in the United States of America. It is a unique vision loss disease, which has many causes. This article will talk about night blindness treatment, symptoms and its causes. What is Night Blindness? Night blindness, also known as Nyctalopia is an inability to see clearly during night or in poor light. It is a disease which makes it difficult for the affected person to move around or drive around in the evening and night, as the vision either becomes unclear or simply impaired. It is a serious type of vision loss, that may be acquired or present from birth. Night blindness itself is a symptom of a much serious underlying medical problem. Symptoms of Night Blindness The way to identify a disease is through its symptoms. Some diseases have unique symptoms, which make it easy to spot and identify them. Some have ambiguous symptoms, which make it difficult to identify them. Night blindness is an eye problem which is not hard to spot, due to its unique symptoms. Here are some of the night blindness symptoms observed in affected patients: As mentioned before, a major symptom is poor or blurred vision, in low lit areas or during and after evening time. One more symptom is prolonged vision loss after exposure to bright light. The night blindness phases may be transient or may be getting gradually prolonged. Persistent dry eyes is another symptom of this disease. Night Blindness Treatment Methods According to Causes Now that we know the symptoms of night blindness, let us see the reasons behind this vision crippling condition, that renders a person temporarily blind. Night blindness, like the tip of an iceberg, can be a sign of a much more dangerous underlying medical condition. The causes are varied and therefore, night blindness treatment also differs accordingly. Here I list the various causes of night blindness, along with the related treatment methods. Night Blindness Cause #1: Myopia Myopia, that is nearsightedness can be one cause of night blindness. Nearsightedness is caused by the elongation of the eyeballs, which makes it difficult to see things at a distance, due to the focus mismatch on the retina. This makes distant objects appear blurred and cause vision impairment in low lit areas. Myopic Night Blindness Treatment Myopic night blindness might be cured by the use of corrective glasses or lenses. In some cases, refractive surgery might be required. Night Blindness Cause #2: Glaucoma Medications Glaucoma is a disease which causes pressure build up on the eyes, eventually causing blindness as it affects the optic nerve. Glaucoma medications, can cause constriction of the pupils in the eyes, which may lead to night blindness. Pupils are the apertures of our eye lenses and their constriction reduces the amount of light that can be taken in, which reduces visibility, causing night blindness. Glaucoma Medication Induced Night Blindness Treatment The switching of glaucoma medicines may help in treating night blindness of this type. Night Blindness Cause #3: Cataracts Cataract is one problem which can cause night blindness. Cataract involves the progressive clouding of the eye lens, making it opaque and impairing vision. Cataract Induced Night Blindness Treatment Cataract induced night blindness may be treated by cataract surgeries, which can completely cure the problem. Night Blindness Cause #4: Retinitis Pigmentosa Retinitis Pigmentosa is a genetic disease, whose onset is declared by the condition of night blindness. As the disease progresses, the victim loses vision all together. Retinitis Pigmentosa Induced Night Blindness Treatment This condition is not completely curable yet but the rate of progression of this disease can be reduced by intake of vitamin A supplements and surgeries. Complete cure has not yet been found. Though future developments like retinal transplants may help in curing this problem completely. Night Blindness Cause #5: Vitamin A Deficiency Vitamin A deficiency is one of the prime causes of night blindness. Vitamin A Deficiency Induced Night Blindness Treatment The treatment for this type of night blindness is a regular intake of vitamin A. Progressive intake of vitamin A rich foods and supplements can cure this condition. Read more on Vitamin A Deficiency Symptoms Food Sources of Vitamin A Night Blindness Cause #6: Diabetes Night blindness can be a result of excessively high blood glucose levels, caused by a diabetic condition. Vision loss is a major symptom of severe diabetes. Diabetes Induced Night Blindness Treatment Early detection of diabetic condition and treatment methods like insulin injections, can reduce the severity of diabetes. This will reduce the possibility of further deterioration of vision. The treatment involves use of eyeglasses and in severe cases, some surgery might be required. There are many more causes of night blindness but they are rare. One other rare genetic problem leading to night blindness is X-linked congenital stationary night blindness, which is an incurable condition. As one can see, night blindness treatment is possible in most cases, except the genetic disorders. The probability of guaranteed cure is more with early diagnosis of the condition. Hope I helped Sources: medical websites
What serum used for emergency treatment of snakebites stimulates?
chicken
How is retinopathy treated by doctors?
For drug-related retinopathies, the treatment is generally discontinuation of the drug (only under the care of a medical doctor). Surgery with lasers can help to prevent blindness or lessen any losses in vision.
What treatments are available to treat blindness associated with Crohn's Disease?
Infliximab has been use to successfully treat cortical blindness due to cyclosporine treatments. Immediate cessation of cyclosporine therapy and treatment with alternate medication should produce results.
What are the different types of blindness?
color blindness night blindness snow blindness
What consists of a diabetic retinopathy treatment?
Diabetic retinopathy treatment is a laser treatment for people living with serious diabetes. It is not considered a treatment for the illness but considered to help in preventing blindness in these patients.
