What Traumatic Injuries Cause Blindness?
When the Optic Nerve Is Injured, There Are Tears and Swelling in the Affected Area That Causes the Nerve Cells to Die. This Type of Injury Is Called Traumatic...
When the optic nerve is injured, there are tears and swelling in the affected area that causes the nerve cells to die. This type of injury is called traumatic optic neuropathy, or TON, and results in irreversible vision loss.
What injuries can cause blindness?
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In the United States, the leading causes are:
- Accidents or injuries to the surface of the eye (chemical burns or sports injuries)
- Diabetes.
- Glaucoma.
- Macular degeneration.
Can seeing something traumatic cause blindness?
Traumatic injuries to the facial region in an auto accident can cause injuries to the eyes that result in vision impairments, including blindness. Blunt force trauma to the face can damage the delicate optic nerves or result in a torn retina.
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