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Approximately 80% of all blindness is caused by eye diseases. These conditions include cataracts, glaucoma, age-related macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy, among others. The remaining blindness can result from other factors, such as injuries or systemic health issues. Early detection and treatment of eye diseases can significantly reduce the incidence of blindness.
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Are all diseases caused by germs?
nope
Which of the following is caused by mineral deficiency A) beriberi B)goitre C)scurvy D)night blindness?
Beriberi is caused by thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency Goitre can be caused by iodine deficiency - although there are other potential causes. Scurvy is caused by vitamin C deficiency Night blindness (Nyctalopia) can have many different causes - but one cause is vitamin A deficiency.
What are the possible diseases caused by smoking?
Almost all of them. At least the most serious diseases.
What is that called when you cannot see at all?
When a person cannot see at all, it is referred to as "blindness." This condition can be complete or partial, where complete blindness means no light perception, while partial blindness may involve limited vision. Blindness can result from various causes, including genetic conditions, injuries, or diseases affecting the eyes or visual pathways.
What percent puppies get diseases?
Depends on the breed. Some are very prone to diseases, others are all but immune.
Is color blindness like an infectious disease like the common cold or influenza?
Color blindness is caused by a genetic defect, not by an infection by a pathogen. There are several diseases that affects the eye that are caused by a pathogen, but none of these are color blindness, rather a simple infection. no in fact it is very rare. Colour blindness is a self-contained problem of the person who has the colour blindnesss. It is usually a genetic problem or just something that went haywire during fetal development. Most people who are colour blind don't know they have colour blindness until an adult in their life figures it out. It is more a illness with children, it is genetic disorder. hay are u doing the young geneticist card coz I'm stuck too not at all. no. No it isn't as color blindness is from genetic traits. Therefore, color blindness is 99% not infectious
Which are the diseases for which vaccines are not discovered?
Currently, all vaccines on the market today only exist for diseases caused by viruses- though not all diseases caused by viruses have a corresponding vaccine. Notably, the common cold (rhinoviruses) and AIDS (HIV) have no vaccines.
Diseases caused by bacteir?
Two common diseases caused by bacteria include meningitis and gonorrhea. Also, toxic shock syndrome, ear infections, and strep throat are all caused by bacteria.
Are all physical differences caused by genetic differences?
No. Some can be caused are caused by nurture: health - including diet and diseases.
Are all cardiovascular diseases caused by poor lifestyle choices?
No, not all cardiovascular diseases are caused by poor lifestyle choices. Some cardiovascular diseases can be influenced by genetic factors, age, and other medical conditions. While lifestyle choices can increase the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases, they are not always the sole cause.
What are examples of deficiency disorders?
Beri beri, rickets, anemia, goitre, night blindness, scurvy e.t.c. R da diseases caused by the deficiency of some nutritions........
Are chronic diseases caused by pathogens?
Diseases caused by pathogens are often contagious and include things such as Meningitis, Influenza and Tuberculosis. Diseases not caused by pathogens are generally things which go wrong in the body. For example, Cancer, Multiple Sclerosis and Motor Neurone Disease are all diseases not caused by pathogens.
