Question 1

how much time would i have to look into the sun to go blind?

Accepted Answer

Depends: Why would you do this?   The eye will try and avoid the pain of looking at the sun and the pupil will constrict as much as it can to limit the damage.  The eye will focus the sunlight on the most critical parts of the back of the eye and the time to have damage would depend upon light intensity (is it mid-day; is there smog?) and upon the steadiness of the fixation.

Question 2

as a kid i used to stare at sun for long times now i am 26 years old, can i go blind by the sun damage(caused at that time) now after a long time?

Accepted Answer

Doubt it: Your eyes would not wait 20 years to suddenly make you blind. What you have now is what you have left from such exposure. It was never a good idea to do that but if you care for your eyes now they should serve you well at their current level.

Question 3

i'm really starting to worry about my eyesight becuase i stare at ascreen alot is it true that a csn go blind plead help i'm getting to worryed ?

Accepted Answer

Not a problem: There is no harm from sustained computer viewing.  It can be tiring and commonly is drying to the eyes.  But no permanent harm results.   Otherwise a posse of eye doctors would set up shop across the street from microsoft and apple and have plenty of business.

Question 4

will i go blind as i get older?

Accepted Answer

Vision loss: Unless you have a primary problem with vision there is no reason to have visual loss as you get older.

Question 5

why do i go blind when i stretch?

Accepted Answer

Drop in blood pressu: your blood pressure is dropping when you stretch, causing an alteration in vision.  Either your blood pressure is low to begin with, or you may have a conditiion in which too much of your blood is going to your arms when you stretch, subclavian steel.  I would talk to your primary doc about it.

Question 6

what disease can make you go blind?

Accepted Answer

Many: The most common causes of blindness around the world include cataracts, macular degeneration, and glaucoma. Of those 3, cataracts are highly treatable. Improvements in vision with macular generation is largely limited to about 15% of cases which are the 'wet' form. Glaucoma damage is preventable but not restored with treatment. Parasitic eye disease (eg river blindness) occurs in the 3rd world.

Question 7

how should i support someone who may go blind?

Accepted Answer

Support for blind: On a personal level, loss of vision is a grieving process, and any acts of friendship and support will help.  Help with transportation, reading mail and paying bills, and shopping are common needs.  There are social services available to help, as well as state and private organizations to help with needs of the visually handicapped.  Social workers can help people get plugged into these services.

Question 8

i sometimes go blind when i move quickly. why is this?

Accepted Answer

See your doctor: When you say that you "go blind", do you mean vision goes black, whites out, or becomes blurred?  Each of these has a different origin.  You should see either your general doctor or eye doctor to help figure out the cause of your symptoms.  The sooner you are evaluated, the better.

Question 9

can i go blind from having a hard time taking out my contacts?

Accepted Answer

No: It sounds like you need a lesson with your contact lens fitter.  Taking out contacts should be easy and require about 10 seconds or less to do.

Question 10

are people born blind? or do they go blind when they are older?

Accepted Answer

All ages: Blindness can be present at birth, usually from errors of fetal development or genetics.  Blindness can develop at any age from accidents, genetic disorders, a long list of gradual degenerative diseases of the eyes as well as infections and age related problems.

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