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Recent Examples of blindness
Erythromycin eye ointment protects against gonorrhea that can be contracted during birth and potentially cause blindness if untreated.
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CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The incident marks at least the third time this year that anti-ICE demonstrators suffered partial or complete blindness after police used force against them.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
However, a growing number of patients – at least 5,000 as of March 16 – have filed suit in consolidated federal and state litigation, alleging the drugmakers failed to sufficiently warn of the risk of severe injuries, including blindness, neurological disorders and intestinal blockages.
—Austin Fast, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
In addition, raccoon feces may contain Baylisascaris roundworm eggs, which can infect humans and lead to nerve damage or blindness.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The common eye condition can progress into blindness or vision loss that can’t be reversed.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
It should be emphasized that neither sunglasses, telescopes, nor binoculars will protect against the type of eye damage that could ultimately result in blindness when a person, however briefly, looks directly into the sun's rays.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Proceeds support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The larval forms of these parasites migrate through the skin and can invade the eyes, causing chronic inflammation that can lead to blindness.
—Philip Budge, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
CBS News, 21 Mar. 2026
The incident marks at least the third time this year that anti-ICE demonstrators suffered partial or complete blindness after police used force against them.
—James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 19 Mar. 2026
However, a growing number of patients – at least 5,000 as of March 16 – have filed suit in consolidated federal and state litigation, alleging the drugmakers failed to sufficiently warn of the risk of severe injuries, including blindness, neurological disorders and intestinal blockages.
—Austin Fast, USA Today, 17 Mar. 2026
In addition, raccoon feces may contain Baylisascaris roundworm eggs, which can infect humans and lead to nerve damage or blindness.
—Arricca Elin Sansone, Southern Living, 16 Mar. 2026
The common eye condition can progress into blindness or vision loss that can’t be reversed.
—Helen Carefoot, Flow Space, 13 Mar. 2026
It should be emphasized that neither sunglasses, telescopes, nor binoculars will protect against the type of eye damage that could ultimately result in blindness when a person, however briefly, looks directly into the sun's rays.
—Joe Rao, Space.com, 10 Mar. 2026
Proceeds support Vision of Children’s mission to cure childhood hereditary blindness and improve quality of life.
—Ut Community Press, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Mar. 2026
The larval forms of these parasites migrate through the skin and can invade the eyes, causing chronic inflammation that can lead to blindness.
—Philip Budge, The Conversation, 5 Mar. 2026
Recent Examples of Synonyms for blindness
Noun
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Overcoming this willful amnesia is a crucial first step in addressing the problem.—
Literary Hub,
Literary Hub,
16 Mar. 2026
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Vaccines can also prevent immune amnesia, a phenomenon where the virus wipes out parts of the immune system, leaving kids vulnerable to new infections for several years.—
Maria Godoy,
NPR,
14 Mar. 2026
Noun
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Experts recommend placing valuables in zippered pockets inside a bag rather than loose in bins to reduce theft or forgetfulness.—
Iona Brannon,
Travel + Leisure,
13 Mar. 2026
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What these succulents don’t handle well is overwatering, so don’t think that giving them a little extra to make up for forgetfulness will pay off.—
Karen Brewer Grossman,
Southern Living,
8 Feb. 2026
Noun
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To some kind of informational oblivion?—
Charlie Warzel,
The Atlantic,
14 Mar. 2026
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The game was considered a bubble elimination contest, meaning the loser had their already fading hopes of an at-large NCAA berth slip into oblivion with no more chances to play.—
Mark Zeigler,
San Diego Union-Tribune,
14 Mar. 2026
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“Blindness.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/blindness. Accessed 27 Mar. 2026.
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