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How can being struck by lightning cause blindness?

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Nerve damage: Lightning is an extremely potent electric current. If the current transits the optic nerves, permanent damage may occur to the nerve and the eye itself which is the nerve terminus.

Dr Rhoads and 6 doctors agreed

Answered 10/5/2017

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