- 1. Pseudotumor cerebri
- (Pseudotumor cerebri)
- ... of blindness, lasting only a few seconds and affecting one or both eyes (visual obscurations) Difficulty seeing to the side Double vision (diplopia) Seeing light flashes (photopsia) Neck, shoulder ...
- 2. Gonorrhea
- (Gonorrhea)
- ... can develop blindness, sores on the scalp and infections. If you think you have gonorrhea, you're likely to start by seeing your family doctor or a general practitioner. If your gonorrhea causes ...
- 3. Glaucoma
- (Glaucoma)
- ... but not always, causes this damage. Glaucoma is one of the leading causes of blindness in the United States. Glaucoma can damage your vision so gradually you may not notice any loss of vision until the ...
- 4. Genital herpes
- (Genital herpes)
- ... virus during the birthing process. This may result in brain damage, blindness or death for the newborn. Bladder problems. In some cases, the sores associated with genital herpes can cause inflammation ...
- 5. Krabbe disease
- (Krabbe disease)
- ... to blindness, which may be the initial sign Difficulty walking (called ataxia or gait disturbances) Loss of manual dexterity As a general rule, the younger the age that Krabbe disease occurs, the ...
- 6. Keratitis
- (Keratitis)
- ... can lead to serious complications, including blindness. Causes of keratitis include: Injury. If an object scratches the surface of one of your corneas or penetrates a cornea, keratitis without ...
- 7. Type 2 diabetes
- (Type 2 diabetes)
- ... (diabetic retinopathy), potentially leading to blindness. Diabetes also increases the risk of other serious vision conditions, such as cataracts and glaucoma. Foot damage. Nerve damage in the feet ...
- 8. Type 1 diabetes in children
- (Type 1 diabetes in children)
- ... damage the blood vessels of the retina (diabetic retinopathy). Diabetic retinopathy can cause blindness. Diabetes can also lead to cataracts and a greater risk of glaucoma. Foot damage. Nerve damage ...
- 9. Type 1 diabetes
- (Type 1 diabetes)
- ... kidney disease, requiring dialysis or a kidney transplant. Eye damage. Diabetes can damage the blood vessels of the retina (diabetic retinopathy), potentially leading to blindness. Diabetes also ...
- 10. Trachoma
- (Trachoma)
- ... pain. Untreated trachoma can lead to blindness. Trachoma is the leading preventable cause of blindness worldwide. The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates that 8 million people worldwide have been ...
- 11. Toxoplasmosis
- (Toxoplasmosis)
- ... people with toxoplasmosis. Children with congenital toxoplasmosis may develop disabling complications, including hearing loss, mental disability and blindness. You're likely to start by seeing your ...
- 12. Transient ischemic attack (TIA)
- (Transient ischemic attack (TIA))
- ... on one side of your body Slurred or garbled speech or difficulty understanding others Sudden blindness in one or both eyes or double vision Dizziness, loss of balance or coordination You may ...
- 13. Diabetic retinopathy
- (Diabetic retinopathy)
- ... eye (retina). At first, diabetic retinopathy may cause no symptoms or only mild vision problems. Eventually, however, diabetic retinopathy can result in blindness. Diabetic retinopathy can develop ...
- 14. Masturbation Shanghai
- (Good Sex)
- There are many bizarre claims about masturbation in Shanghai, for example that it causes blindness, insanity, acne and even hair growth. We sort fact from myth and answer your questions on what is arguably ...
- 15. Smallpox
- (Smallpox)
- ... arms and legs. In some cases, smallpox may cause blindness. Even a single confirmed case of smallpox would be considered an international health emergency. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ...
- 16. Diabetes
- (Diabetes)
- ... diabetes management. Eye damage (retinopathy). Diabetes can damage the blood vessels of the retina (diabetic retinopathy), potentially leading to blindness. As many 25 percent of people with diabetes ...
- 17. Masturbation
- (Dating & Sex)
- ... Nevertheless, jokes about it causing everything from insanity to blindness remain a staple of locker-room humor. How do you know if your son has discovered genital self-gratification? Two giveaways are ...
- 18. Toilet Training Children with Special Needs
- (Toilet Training)
- ... works. Therefore, you will probably want to wait a little longer to begin—until she is three or four years old (or even later, since language delays can accompany blindness)—so that she can fully comprehend ...
- 19. Responding To Your Baby's Cries
- (Crying & Colic)
- ... matter how impatient or angry you feel, do not shake the baby. Shaking an infant hard can cause blindness, brain damage, or even death. Also, make sure to share this information on crying with other caretakers ...
- 20. Colic
- (Crying & Colic)
- ... an infant hard can cause blindness, brain damage, or even death. Let your own doctor know if you are depressed or are having trouble dealing with your emotions, as she can recommend ways to help. ...
