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Blindness is the state of being sightless. Causes of blindness include macular degeneration, stroke, cataract, glaucoma, infection and trauma. Symptoms and signs may include eye pain, eye discharge, or the cornea or pupil turning white. Treatment of blindness depends upon the cause of the blindness.

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    • Stroke A stroke results from impaired oxygen delivery to brain cells via the bloodstream. A stroke is also referred to as a CVA, or...learn more »
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      Stroke Article
      • Stroke facts
      • What is a stroke?
      • What causes a stroke?
      • What are the risk factors for stroke?
      • What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
      • What is the impact of strokes?
      • What are stroke symptoms?
      • What should be done if you suspect you or someone else is having a stroke?
      • How is a stroke diagnosed?
      • What is the treatment of a stroke?
      • What complications can occur after a stroke?
      • What can be done to prevent a stroke?
      • What is in the future for stroke treatment?
    • Migraine Migraine is usually periodic attacks of headaches on one or both sides of the head. These may be accompanied by nausea, vomiting,...learn more »
      In This Article
      Migraine Article
      • What is a migraine headache?
      • What are the symptoms of migraine headaches?
      • What are some of the variants of migraine headaches?
      • How is a migraine headache diagnosed?
      • How are migraine headaches treated?
      • What is the treatment for moderate to severe migraine headaches?
      • What other medications are used for treating migraine headaches?
      • How are migraine headaches prevented?
      • What are migraine triggers?
      • What should migraine sufferers do?
      • What are prophylactic medications for migraine headaches?
      • What is the proper way to use preventive medications?
      • What is the treatment for menstrual migraine?
      • Conclusions
    • Measles Measles (rubeola) is a highly contagious disease that's caused by a virus. Symptoms include a rash, high fever, cough, runny...learn more »
      In This Article
      Measles Article
      • Measles facts
      • What is measles?
      • What is rubeola?
      • What is rubella?
      • What are other names for measles?
      • What is the history of measles?
      • What causes measles?
      • How is measles spread?
      • How does one become immune to measles?
      • Who is at risk for getting measles?
      • Is measles deadly?
      • What is the danger of getting measles while pregnant?
      • If I am exposed, how long does it take to develop symptoms and signs?
      • What are measles symptoms and signs?
      • What are the complications seen with measles?
      • What is atypical measles?
      • What is modified measles?
      • How is the diagnosis of measles made?
      • If it is not measles, what else could it be?
      • What should I do if I have been exposed to measles?
      • Is there any treatment for measles after symptoms and signs develop?
      • If measles only rarely occurs in the United States, why should I get vaccinated?
      • Do I need to be revaccinated against measles if I am traveling to Europe?
      • What is the prognosis for measles?
      • How can I prevent contracting measles?
      • Is there any truth to the fear of getting autism from vaccines?
      • Who should not receive measles vaccinations?
      • If a child has an egg allergy, can they still receive the measles vaccine?
      • What adverse reactions can occur to the measles vaccination?
      • Who should be revaccinated against measles?
      • Where can I find more information about measles?
    • Glaucoma Glaucoma is a common eye condition in which the fluid pressure inside the eye rises because of slowed fluid drainage from the...learn more »
      In This Article
      Glaucoma Article
      • What is glaucoma?
      • How common is glaucoma?
      • What causes glaucoma?
      • What are glaucoma risk factors?
      • What are the different types of glaucoma?
      • What are glaucoma symptoms and signs?
      • How is glaucoma diagnosed?
      • How often should someone be checked (screened) for glaucoma?
      • What is the treatment for glaucoma?
      • Glaucoma medications (eyedrops)
      • Glaucoma surgery or laser
      • Can glaucoma be prevented?
      • What is in the future for glaucoma?
      • Glaucoma At Glance
    • Paget's Disease Paget's disease is a chronic bone disorder due to irregular breakdown and formation of bone tissue. Symptoms of Paget's disease...learn more »
      In This Article
      Paget's Disease Article
      • What is Paget's disease?
      • What causes Paget's disease?
      • What are Paget's disease symptoms?
      • How is Paget's disease diagnosed?
      • What is the treatment for Paget's disease?
      • What is the prognosis for Paget's disease?
      • Who discovered Paget's disease?
      • Where can I find more information about Paget's disease?
      • Paget's Disease At A Glance
    • Leprosy Leprosy (Hansen's disease) is a disfiguring disease caused by infection with Mycobacterium leprae bacteria. The disease is spread...learn more »
      In This Article
      Leprosy Article
      • Leprosy (Hansen's disease) facts
      • What is leprosy?
      • What is the history of leprosy (Hansen's disease)?
      • What causes leprosy?
      • What are the risk factors for leprosy?
      • What are leprosy symptoms and signs?
      • Are there different forms (classifications) of leprosy?
      • How is leprosy transmitted?
      • How is leprosy diagnosed?
      • What is the treatment for leprosy?
      • What are the complications of leprosy?
      • How is leprosy prevented?
      • What is the prognosis (outcomes) of leprosy?
      • Where can I find more information on leprosy?

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