How do people become blind?

Answer 1

Normally, its not by choice but by accident or defect

Answer 2

There are many ways, like the others have said. Medical screw ups is another way. I went blind 6 years ago from a medical screw up. The doctor screwed up during routine sinus surgery and caused a massive hemorrhage in my head, which clamped off the optic nerve. My mother went blind from having several mini strokes.

Answer 3

That's a tough one. Well personally I love to dream. But when your born blind, how are you going to dream?? I would Rather become blind.

Answer 4

There are many causes for blindness. Some people are born blind. Other causes are as follows

DIABETIC RETINOPATHY: The increased lifespan of diabetics has increased the incidence of this disorder. Changes in the tiny blood vessels of the diabetic's retina can cause blindness. Abnormal blood vessels are formed, some may burst and the retina may even break loose from the back of the eye. Laser treatments to "seal" blood vessels or reattach the retina may help if undertaken early. Some diabetics, incidentally, do not experience vision loss.

CATARACTS: Opacities and clouding of the eye's lens, known as cataracts, may form and block the passage of light through the eye. Some people are born with cataracts, but the incidence increases with age. They are not painful; in fact the only symptom is blurred, dimmed or double vision. Not all require surgery, but those large enough to cause serious visual problems require surgical removal of the lens, implantation of an intraocular lens and corrective glasses or contact lenses.

GLAUCOMA: The transparent fluid inside the forward part of the eye does not drain normally and excess pressure is built up within the eye. If the pressure is not controlled, the delicate structure of the eye is increasingly damaged, resulting in blurred vision, a narrowed field of sight and eventually total blindness. Early symptoms may include blurred vision, halos around lights and reduced side vision. In the acute type, there is great pain as eye pressure rises quickly from blocked drainage canals. In the more common chronic type there is no pain and vision loss is gradual. Many cases are controlled very well by medication, but surgery is sometimes necessary. Early detection is important.

RETINITIS PIGMENTOSA: Sometimes referred to as "night blindness," this condition brings degeneration of the retina and the choroid (a related vascular area), usually involving an abnormal development of excess pigment. It is hereditary, with a variety of patterns of inheritance and development. The most common pattern of development is as follows: At approximately age ten or twelve, the youngster begins to experience some difficulty in seeing at night and in poorly lighted areas. His visual field also begins to narrow, frequently resulting in what is commonly termed "tunnel vision" although he may not realize this at first. The Visual loss is progressive, so that the individual is usually legally blind by young adulthood and slowly loses more and more vision thereafter. Many adults with retinitis pigmentosa have a very tiny field of vision in which they see well under a good light but which is so small as to be of little use. Total blindness often results. There is no known treatment.

MACULAR DEGENERATION: As the inner surface or lining at the back of the eye, the retina functions a little like the film in a camera. The macula is the part of the retina which forms the center of the "picture" and the sharpest image. Degeneration or breakdown of the retina may occur, especially with increased age. The disorder may be slow or rapid, but peripheral vision usually remains good. Magnifiers may help, and a few people may be helped by laser treatment to seal off blood vessels which have grown beneath the retina or to repair the macular's weak spots by removing worn-out tissue and allowing new tissue growth.

This just touches on a few, but there are a number of other diseases and disorders that can cause blindness. If you think you are having vision problems, it is best to be seen as soon as possible by your doctor. I will provide some great websites for you. I hope this helps.

Answer 5

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Answer 6

Depends on the age/circumstances.

In kids, a shortage of vitamin A will do it. In later life, a condition called "macular degeneration" can do it. (The blood vessels in the area of most densely-packed neurons - the macula - rupture and the sensory cells die.)

In the US, the major cause of blindness in adults is diabetes. Think of the excess sugar in your blood as battery acid. It just corrodes your body away - including your eyes.

Best way to prevent diabetes (Type 2 - adult onset)? Keep your weight down and excercise. Even small changes in your weight can greatly reduce the dangers of diabetes.

Answer 7

Ultimately, damage to the optic nerve.

Answer 8

glaucoma,diabetic rtinopathy,retinitis pigmentosa,progressive retinal atrophy,detached retinas(injury,accident),untreated cataracts-a long list,i could go on n on.....

Answer 9

running with scissors

Answer 10

many are called but few are chosen