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Neurofibromatosis I, enlarged optic foramen

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Blindness

It is important for a blind person to be able to dress, eat, function independently, and stay safe. Many services are available that provide the training and support that allow blind people to function independently.

Sudden vision loss is always an emergency, even you have not completely lost all vision. You should never ignore loss of vision, thinking it will get better.

Contact an ophthalmologist or go to the emergency room immediately. Most serious forms of vision loss are painless, and the absence of pain in no way diminishes the urgent need to get medical care. Many forms of vision loss onlygive youa short amount of timeto be successfully treated.

A complete and thorough eye examination will be performed. The treatment plan will depend on the cause.

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