Question 1

can river blindness be deadly?

Accepted Answer

Not often at all: Onchocerciasis does not lead to death.

Question 2

aside from river blindness, are there any other viral or contagious forms of blindness?

Accepted Answer

Yes: There are many viruses that can lead to blindess such as herpes simplex, herpes zoster or cytomegalovirus (almost exclusively associated with hiv).

Question 3

can you get river blindness from skin to skin contact?

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No: Transmission is mediated by blackflies as vectors. Check cdc.gov for further information.

Question 4

can salt water and alchohol baths help with river blindness infection?

Accepted Answer

I don't think so: If i had onchocerciasis, i would opt for oral Ivermectin or possibly doxycycline. I wouldn't bank on saline/alcohol baths doing the trick.

Question 5

what is the treatment for cortical blindness?

Accepted Answer

Generally none: Cortical blindness results from failure of the brain interconnections to the visual cortex to develop, or damage directly to the cortex from injury and vascular catastrophe.  No treatment is possible.  Such persons should be entered into programs for the blind and poorly sighted to develop alternate means of coping.

Question 6

are there any side effects or risks to treatment of legal blindness?

Accepted Answer

Broad question: There are several treatments for legal blindness dependent on the cause. If it is due to corneal disease, then risks are low. If due to retinal etiology then current treatments have a higher risk. If due to a central etiology (brain) then treatments at this time are limited with low yield. Can you be specific of the cause of the legal blindness? Current clinical trials that may help you are availa.

Question 7

tell me a night blindness treatment?

Accepted Answer

Find cause: "Night Blindness" can arise from poorly corrected vision, easily fixed with glasses to degenerative retinal disease and everything in between.  Cataracts are probably the most common cause for poor night vision.  Get an exam-- try an amber tinted lens for night driving.

Question 8

are there treatments for vision impairment and blindness?

Accepted Answer

Of course: Many treatments including the provision of lenses, topical and systemic medications, laser treatment and a variety of surgical options can help many with lowered vision and even some that are apparently blind.  Check with you ophthalmologist to see which of these is present if you are the patient.

Question 9

colour blindness: what is its treatment and its effect on a person's career?

Accepted Answer

No treatment: You were born with this condition, like millions of other people.  There are some things that you might be limited from doing-- like being a pilot.  But in general this should not affect your life in any way.

Question 10

can you tell me if there is any clue about the possible treatment of night blindness?

Accepted Answer

Vitamin A: There are many retinal dystrophies that can causes night blindness with retinitis pigmentosa being the most common. However vitamin a deficiency  is one of the few reversible causes of night blindness.

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