What would you do if you suddenly went blind?

If you have sudden total, or near-total, vision loss, it’s an emergency. You need to call 911, see your eye doctor or maybe even a specialty ophthalmologist immediately, or go to an ER right away, because you have a short window of time to get it diagnosed and treated. Don’t wait to see if it goes away.

What to do for someone who is going blind?

The Do’s and Don’ts of Helping a Blind Person

• Do Include them.
• Don’t assume they are helpless.
• Do communicate clearly with them.
• Don’t do stupid things.
• Do speak directly to them.
• Don’t speak to or pet their guide dog without consulting them first.
• Do raise their awareness to new technologies.
• Don’t compare.

Why would you suddenly go blind?

Any damage to your retina, such as a detached retina or macular hole, is a possible cause of sudden blindness. A detached retina can cause a total loss of vision in the affected eye, or it may only result in partial vision loss, making it seem as if a curtain is blocking part of your vision.

How can you prevent blindness?

Tips to Prevent Vision Loss

1. Your eyes are an important part of your health.
2. Have a comprehensive dilated eye exam.
3. Maintain your blood sugar levels.
4. Know your family’s eye health history.
5. Eat right to protect your sight.
6. Maintain a healthy weight.
7. Wear protective eyewear.
8. Quit smoking or never start.

How can blindness occur?

Eighty percent of blindness occurs in people over 50 years old. Common causes of blindness include diabetes, macular degeneration, traumatic injuries, infections of the cornea or retina, glaucoma, and inability to obtain any glasses.

Can you just suddenly go blind?

Sudden blindness (total or near-total vision loss) in one eye is a medical emergency. In many instances, you have a short window of time for diagnosis and treatment to avoid permanent blindness. Temporary loss of vision may also be a warning sign of a serious problem, such as stroke.

Can you suddenly become blind?

Any damage to your retina, such as a detached retina or artery occlusion, is a possible cause of sudden blindness. A detached retina can cause total loss of vision in the affected eye, or it may only result in partial vision loss, making it seem as if a curtain is blocking part of your vision.

Can you just go blind overnight?

The sudden appearance of spots within your field of vision could also a symptom of a more serious condition. Sudden blindness may only last a short time, such as a few seconds, minutes or hours. However, it could potentially be permanent, especially if not treated quickly.