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Technically it is possible, but very unlikely. They type of Glaucoma would be Pigmentary glaucoma which can be (it is thought) caused by pigment granules being broken off from the iris and being deposited in the trabecular meshwork.
This is technically possible, but so is winning the lottery and I'd expect to win the lottery before this happening...
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Can a serious fall effect the cerebellum?
Yes, it can cause damage to it, especially with sharp blows to the head.
What causes contusions?
Blows to the chest, abdomen, or head with a blunt instrument (e.g. a football or a fist) can cause contusions
Is glaucoma infectious?
Glaucoma itself is not infectious but sometimes glaucoma can be caused by a complicated ocular infections like keratitis that is caused by herpes virus. Complicated herpes virus infection can cause glaucoma.
Can glaucoma cause Optic atrophy?
Yes
How does glaucoma affect the optic nerve?
Glaucoma is an increase in pressure in the eyeball. If the pressure increases to above your blood pressure, blood can not get into the eye to feed the retina and it will die and you will go blind.
What is the difference between glaucoma and cataracts symptoms?
Although glaucoma and cataracts are both eye conditions that can cause loss of eyesight there are a few differences between them. Cataracts cause a painless loss of transparency overtime, while glaucoma can cause vision loss either slowly or quickly but with pain.
What cause white foam on oil cap of 4 wheeler?
Water is getting into the engine. Change the head gasket before it blows.
How long does a person who has glaucoma live?
Untreated glaucoma can cause blindness, but it's not itself directly fatal. Someone with glaucoma will live, on average, about as long as they would have if they'd gone blind from some other cause.
Can you get Alice in Wonderland syndrome by taking blows to the head?
It is possible to get these symptoms from blows to the head, but this particular constellation of symptoms is not likely to be due to trauma.
What type of mutation cause glaucoma?
Glaucoma is associated with mutations in several different genes: MYOC, ASB10, WDR36, NTF4, TBK1, OPA1 and OPTN. But most cases of glaucoma do not involve any genetic mutations.
Can alcohol cause glaucoma?
Drinking alcohol does not seem to be related to the development of glaucoma. It is most common in people who have a family history of glaucoma, people who are nearsighted or diabetic, people suffering from other diseases of the eye and those who smoke.
In the US the leading cause of blindness in adults 55 years and older is?
Glaucoma is the leading cause of preventable blindness. Glaucoma and ocular hypertension are leading causes of irreversible blindness and impaired vision.
