Some conditions such as corneal ulcers and glaucoma can result in
permanent blindness if not treated immediately.
Not exact matches
[21] The commonly available alcohol solvent methanol can cause
permanent blindness or death
if ingested.
Treatment of sudden
blindness In some cases the underlying cause of the
blindness will be reversible and normal vision may return, but in many cases (even
if the primary problem can be controlled) damage like retinal detachment is non reversible and
blindness is
permanent.
If not treated immediately (within hours to days), glaucoma can cause
permanent vision loss or even
blindness.
Because 3 out of every 4 diabetic dogs develop blinding cataracts, and because the cataracts develop quickly and cause
blindness that can be
permanent if surgery is not performed ASAP, AND because some cataracts result in lens rupture and removal of the eye (s), rapid referral to a veterinary ophthalmologist should occur as soon as possible following diagnosis of diabetes.
Permanent partial
blindness results
if the roundworm dies within the human eye.
If there is a delay in diagnosis or proper treatment is not exercised,
permanent blindness can be the result.