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Recent Examples of blindness
Diabetic macular edema, or DME, is a complication of diabetes that can lead to vision loss and is one of the leading causes of new blindness in the United States.
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Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Last year's science fair projects was a device to help people with blindness navigate the world.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The third flaw is political blindness.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Why Eye Health Matters in the Diabetes Conversation Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness in the United States, according to Prevent Blindness, and DME may affect up to 10% of people with diabetes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Complications from measles include ear infections, hearing loss, pneumonia, croup, diarrhea, blindness, and swelling of the brain, the CDC said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
For a sheep navigating rugged desert terrain, blindness is a death sentence in slow motion.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Proceeds from the event support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Children who recover can still face devastating ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea, dehydration, malnourishment, blindness, and brain swelling.
—Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Samantha Agate, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2026
Last year's science fair projects was a device to help people with blindness navigate the world.
—Libby Smith, CBS News, 1 May 2026
The third flaw is political blindness.
—Matt Klink, Oc Register, 1 May 2026
Why Eye Health Matters in the Diabetes Conversation Diabetes is the leading cause of new blindness in the United States, according to Prevent Blindness, and DME may affect up to 10% of people with diabetes.
—Samantha Agate, Sacbee.com, 1 May 2026
Complications from measles include ear infections, hearing loss, pneumonia, croup, diarrhea, blindness, and swelling of the brain, the CDC said.
—Thao Nguyen, USA Today, 30 Apr. 2026
For a sheep navigating rugged desert terrain, blindness is a death sentence in slow motion.
—Hanna Wickes, Kansas City Star, 27 Apr. 2026
Proceeds from the event support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life.
—Rancho Santa Fe Review, San Diego Union-Tribune, 24 Apr. 2026
Children who recover can still face devastating ear infections, pneumonia, diarrhea, dehydration, malnourishment, blindness, and brain swelling.
—Penelope Gatlin, STAT, 20 Apr. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blindness
Noun
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The large-scale return of the supposedly canceled can’t be blamed on collective amnesia, or even a public that clings to plausible deniability.—
Hillary Busis,
Vanity Fair,
26 Apr. 2026
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Because to survive, Americans must stop surrendering to political hubris and cultural amnesia.—
Melody Moezzi,
Mercury News,
23 Apr. 2026
Noun
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Symptoms of menopause include hot flashes, sleep issues, joint and muscle discomfort, night sweats, forgetfulness, moodiness, and irritability.—
Laura Schober,
Health,
23 Apr. 2026
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Could the seizures explain Al-Hashimi’s moments of forgetfulness that Robby has been curious about during his shift?—
Raven Brunner,
PEOPLE,
10 Apr. 2026
Noun
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And every one squandered leaves a mark, takes its toll, ages you just a bit — and takes you one year closer to hockey oblivion.—
Mark Lazerus,
New York Times,
1 May 2026
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These Knicks don’t sit around and watch Jalen Brunson pound the ball into oblivion.—
Kristian Winfield,
New York Daily News,
29 Apr. 2026
Cite this Entry
“Blindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blindness. Accessed 4 May. 2026.
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