Question 1

will people go blind from crying too much?

Accepted Answer

No,people do not go: blind from crying too much.

Question 2

if i have a blind spot in my right eye, could it be treated (medicine/surgery)? does working with computers/reading/crying.. etc, make it worse?

Accepted Answer

We all have one!: Everyone has "blind spot" in each eye - this is entirely normal. If you are saying you have lost vision in an area of the retina not the usual blind spot, then it depends on what caused this to happen and how long ago as to whether or not anything can be done about it.

Question 3

how could someone make themselves blind?

Accepted Answer

Blindness: Self induced blindness is very rare and may be associated with mental illness.  Pressure on the eyes can result in central retinal artery occlusion.  Not controlling blood sugars in diabetes and not controlling hypertension can result in self inflicted blindness.  The real question is why would anyone make themselves blind? Psychiatric care should be considered.

Question 4

how should you know if you are colour blind?

Accepted Answer

Testing: The most common type of "color blindness" is red-green color deficiency. Blue-yellow deficiency or true color blindness (achromatopsia) are rare. Color testing can identify which. The problem is a lack of certain types of cones or their opsins (light-sensitive compounds). Red-green deficiency can be adapted to fairly easily and is not very limiting, but the others can significantly impact vision.

Question 5

what causes wavy lines and blind spotsvin vision ?

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Depends: A common source of such phenomena is alterations in the health and architecture of the macula, the area of central sharp vision.  This can last a long time.  Temporary changes can occur due to migraines and vascular changes.  There are many other causes so if this is occurring, see your ophthalmologist for diagnosis.

Question 6

if a person is blind, what makes their irises dull?

Accepted Answer

Dull iris: Usually due to overlying corneal edema, casting a grayish haze over the eye color.

Question 7

can someone go completely blind? if so, what happens?

Accepted Answer

Of course: Sadly people go blind from injury, strokes, intrinsic eye disease, inherited eye disease and other factors.  When this happens you need an answer as to why and whether it is reversible from your ophthalmologist.  Otherwise, if permanent, then you will need assistance for the blind from the proper organizations.

Question 8

whats you vison if you are considered leagally blind my contacts are also -6.00?

Accepted Answer

20/200: or less in the "better eye"...There are recent "refinements" as to what measurement device is used 
You would best be seen by a Board Certified Opthamologist for a better definition and or Diagnosis!

Hope this helps!

Dr Z

Question 9

what is classified as "legally blind"?

Accepted Answer

20/400: This is a legal standard that means that the  best eye can not be made better to see then 20/400 with best correction.

Question 10

what are the va blind rehabilitation services?

Accepted Answer

Assist the blind: The va hospitals have rehabilitation programs for a variety of dysfunctions and blindness is one of the core programs.  Your va ophthalmologist can direct you to this assistance which is a valuable part of their program.

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