Question 1

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 2

what are the possible causes for blindness?

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Too many to list: There are too many causes to list for blindness.  Most common causes are cataract, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetic retinopathy.  Search online for a more lengthy list.

Question 3

can statins cause blindness?

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Contraversial: “the news that a cholesterol-lowering drug could provide protection from the irreversible sight loss caused by glaucoma will be welcomed by those of us at risk of developing the condition in later life. However, further investigation is urgently needed before statins could be used in the future treatment of glaucoma.”.

Question 4

can diabetes cause blindness?

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Yes: Diabetic retinopathy is the number one reason people age 25-65 loose vision in the USA.

Question 5

can laser light cause blindness?

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Yes: Lasers are classified depending on the power and usage of the laser.  Most lasers, like the ones that scan your groceries, do not have enough power to cause damage to eyes.  Other lasers, such as those used in medicine and in the military, can definitely damage tissue including eyes.

Question 6

does masturbating cause blindness?

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No: Masturbation is a normal part of human sexuality.Some cultures frown on the process &amp; develop such myths to suppress it. Most seldom discuss it openly. If anyone does so to the exclusion of interacting with people ; pursuing age ; peer related activities, it can interfere with normal emotional growth, as any preoccupation might. For most, it is simply part of their life.

Question 7

does lopus or r.a cause blindness?

Accepted Answer

Rare: Now that a variety of better treatments for lupus and RA are available, the eyes rarely get much involvement.  Look at the age of the material you read and you will find that those describing eye involvement are many years old.

Question 8

could microcornea cause blindness?

Accepted Answer

Possibly: Lowered vision is the rule with microcornea. It might require very high powered glasses.  If the rest of the eye is normal than useful vision should be possible but if the eye is internally deformed then vision may be profoundly disturbed.  A pediatric ophthalmologist should be consulted in such a case.

Question 9

could ortho k lenses cause blindness?

Accepted Answer

Unlikely: Ortho k is a sort of a way for optoms to get into the eye power changing game which really is dominated by the more effective lasik.  It puts a hard contact  lens that is too flat onto the eye, pushing it back to remold it.  This is of course a bit uncomfortable.  There is a tiny risk of corneal breakdown and/or infection but monitoring is generally good. Lasik is a much better option.

Question 10

what are d causes of night blindness?

Accepted Answer

Genetics: There are congenital issues that can cause night blindness---it is rarely acquired unless there is severe retinal disease.

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