permanent blindness

Can You Go Blind From Staring At A Light Bulb?

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Can You Go Blind From Staring At A Light Bulb? Can you go blind from staring at a light bulb? When the retina’s light-sensing cells become over-stimulated from looking at a bright light, they release massive amounts of signaling chemicals, injuring the back of the eye as a result. The sun shines with such intensity

What Causes White Spots On The Retina?

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What Causes White Spots On The Retina? What causes white spots on the retina? The white spots (called “drusen”) are deposits of metabolism of the retinal cells. The metabolism weakens as a process of aging and macular cells become damaged. The macula is the part of the retina that is responsible for central fine vision.