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What are possible eye diseases that slowly cause blindness?
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See below: Glaucoma and macular degeneration.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Chlamydia: One example of this is trachoma, which is chlamydia in the eye. The chlamydia organism infects the eyelids, causing the eye lashes to turn in. This rubs against the cornea, leading to eventual blindness if not properly treated.
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