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The risk of blindness is not as uncommon as we think. The reasons behind this is because blindness can be caused by accident or some hereditary disease or augmented by a previous condition such as Diabetes. Preventive eye health is important to protect against UV rays and intense eye strain.

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What steps can be taken to reduce the risk of blindness?

Blindness can be the result of many medical conditions, as well as from accident or mishap. Diabetes may result in blindness. The best way to prevent this risk is to manage the diabetes with medication or lifestyle changes. Risk of blindness by accident can be averted by taking safety precautions, such as wearing safety glasses when doing science experiments and wearing sunglasses on bright days.


What is the specific risk population for color blindness?

black or white


What is an example sentence with blindness in it?

One example might be - Mark hated getting snow blindness. Another example might me - Blindness is not a very nice condition to have.


Ways in which you can reduce your risk from getting clor blindness?

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Will night blindness comes hereditary from fathers sister?

If the father's sister (aunt) was born blind then the baby may have blindness but if blindness was caused later in life e.g getting a cricketball hit in your eye then the baby will not have blindness


What risk is associated with endoscopic sinus surgery?

The most serious risk associated with FESS is blindness resulting from damage to the optic nerve


Why don't seals get snow blindness?

Because they have thick layers over their eyes which prevent them getting blinded.However we are not made to live in Antarctica so we get snow blindness.


Is it true that getting enough vitamin A during childhood can prevent blindness?

False


What are the different types of blindness?

color blindness night blindness snow blindness


What happens if you do not have enough vitamin A in your body?

Due to lack of vitamin A there is the leading cause of preventable blindness in children and increases the risk of disease and death from severe infections. In pregnant women VAD causes night blindness and may increase the risk of maternal mortality. All such kind of deficiency can be full-filled with vitamin and mineral supplements.


Can a black fly cause blindness?

Yes, certain black flies can cause blindness, particularly through the transmission of diseases. One notable example is the black fly species that transmits the parasite Onchocerca volvulus, which causes river blindness (onchocerciasis). The disease can lead to severe eye damage and, ultimately, blindness if left untreated. Preventative measures and treatment are crucial in affected areas to reduce the risk.


What disease is caused by not getting enough vitamin A?

There many things still being found out about vitamins, especially vitamin a or retinol which can be found in many foods like milk, butter, cheese, and fish oils. Symptoms of vitamin A deficiency include night blindness, and dry eyes, as well as your skin failing to shed superficial layers. However, there are many problems in getting too much retinol. Some people get more irritable, retinol overdose may cause osteoporosis over time as well as increased risk of cancer. It is best to just get vitamin A through food and to avoid vitamin A supplements.