Ablepsia

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Ablepsia

Ablepsia (pronounced: ah-blep-see-uh) is a medical term that refers to a condition of total blindness.

Etymology

The term Ablepsia is derived from the Greek word "ablepsia" which means "blindness". It is composed of the prefix "a-" meaning "without" and "blepsis" meaning "sight".

Definition

Ablepsia is a complete loss of sight, resulting in total blindness. This condition can be caused by a variety of factors, including disease, injury, or genetic disorders. It is different from visual impairment or low vision, which refers to less severe vision loss.

Causes

Ablepsia can be caused by a variety of factors, including:

Treatment

Treatment for ablepsia depends on the underlying cause. In some cases, treatment may not be possible. In other cases, treatment may involve surgery, medication, or vision rehabilitation.

Related Terms

  • Amaurosis: A term that refers to vision loss or weakness that occurs without an apparent lesion affecting the eye, essentially synonymous with blindness.
  • Amblyopia: Also known as lazy eye, a vision development disorder in which an eye fails to achieve normal visual acuity.
  • Anopia: A medical term for blindness, particularly that which is due to the absence of an eye or eyes.

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