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Yes.
Bracken Poisoning is one. Bracken (Pteris Aquilina) contains an enzyme that causes a thymine deficiency.
Selenium toxicity is another problem. Supplements with selenium can be over used and this will lead to blindness.
In Australia the finger cherry,rattle pod and bluebush pea are all causes.
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What is moon blindness in blue eyed horses?
Moon blindness can also occur in horses with brown eyes. It is a very painfull infection of the iris [coloured part of eye]. It is not fully understood what causes it.
Do horses get sunburned?
Yes if they eat certain plants that affect their livers and cause photosensitisation
Is holly poisono us to horses?
No Hollyhock is Not posionous to horses. Here is a link of poisonous and non-poisonous plants to horses: http://www.aspca.org/pet-care/poison-control/plants/index.jsp?plant_toxicity=non-toxic-to-horses&page=9
How do you define snow blindness in horses?
Moon blindness (snow blindness in horse terms) can be very severe. Look for swelling, redness, cloudiness, squinting, and constricted pupils in the dark. Also, the eye can have a blue or green tint. A tripping horse that is rubbing its eye, shaking its head, and running into things may also have moon blindness. You may think this isn't serious, but it is. After you've confirmed moon blindness, go to the vet immediately.
Why do horses drool after eating apples?
'cause horses like apples a lot!
Why do horses eat plants?
cause they do
What plants cause hives on horses?
It depends on what plants the horse is allergic to.
Does tv cause blindness?
Television does not cause blindness.
How do you cure blindness in horses?
In the vast majority of cases, blindness in horses is incurable. This is because blindness in horses tends to be due to either a severe infection within the eye that has scarred the retina, cornea or lens or due to a neoplasm in the eye that has obliterated the tissues.
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 usual cause of color blindness?
The cause of color blindness is X-linked factors.
Can dehydration cause blindness?
Yes it can cause permanent blindness and immflamation of the brain.
What diseases slowly cause blindness?
Common diseases that cause blindness are onchocerciasis, syphilis, diabetes, glaucoma, trachoma. Many other less common diseases may cause blindness.
What is moon blindness in blue eyed horses?
Moon blindness can also occur in horses with brown eyes. It is a very painfull infection of the iris [coloured part of eye]. It is not fully understood what causes it.
Does a lack of vitamin C cause night blindness?
No, a lack of vitamin C does not cause night blindness, but it can cause scurvy. A lack of vitamin A causes night blindness.
Can pepper spray cause blindness?
Pepper spray can swell your eyelids shut and therefore cause temporary blindness.
What causes blindness from eyes popping out?
ermmm... 'missing eyeballs' will be the cause of blindness
