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Following is a list of causes or underlying conditions (see also Misdiagnosis of underlying causes of Blindness) that could possibly cause Blindness includes:
The follow list shows some of the possible medical causes of Blindness that are listed by the Diseases Database:
To research the causes of Blindness, consider researching the causes of these these diseases that may be similar, or associated with Blindness:
Causes of Types of Blindness: Review the cause informationfor the various types of Blindness:
Causes of Broader Categories of Blindness: Review the causal information about the various more general categories of medical conditions:
Other conditions that might have Blindness as a complication may, potentially, be an underlying cause of Blindness. Our database lists the following as having Blindness as a complication of that condition:
Conditions listing Blindness as a symptom may also be potential underlying causes of Blindness. Our database lists the following as having Blindness as a symptom of that condition:
Article excerpts about the
causes of Blindness:
Diabetes is the leading cause of new cases of blindness in adults 20 to 74 years old. (Source: excerpt from Diabetes Statistics in the United States: NIDDK)
Retinal disorders are a leading cause of blindness in the United States. The retina is a thin lining on the back of the eye. It is made up of cells that get visual images and pass them on to the brain. Retinal disorders include age-related macular degeneration, diabetic retinopathy, and retinal detachment. (Source: excerpt from Aging and Your Eyes -- Age Page -- Health Information: NIA)
The following medical news items are relevant to causes of Blindness:
The following are statistics from various sources about the causes of Blindness:
As with all medical conditions, there may be many causal factors. Further relevant information on causes of Blindness may be found in:
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