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What could cause someone to be blind in one eye?

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Dr. Tim Conrad answered

Specializes in Ophthalmology

Many possible causes: There are many possible causes of blindness. Leading causes are diabetic eye disease, glaucoma and macular degeneration.

Dr Wright agreed

Answered 2/20/2015

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